Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

The Hartford; Brea (CA); Remote; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford seeks a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation to manage a designated caseload. The role involves extensive legal research, court appearances, and collaboration with Claims Partners. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a JD, balancing autonomy and teamwork in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Business casual work environment

Continuous Legal Education opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of legal practice in workers' compensation.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Self-directed with strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal issues and conduct legal research.
• Independently create and present defense strategies for clients.
• Facilitate disposition of assigned cases effectively.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Communication

Collaborative Team-Player

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

JD from accredited law school

Tools

Lexis Nexis

MS Office

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We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do. The Staff / Senior Staff Attorney role is an in-house position that will handle a designated caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in San Francisco, Oakland, and Santa Rosa. Our selected candidate will be part of collaborative learning environment with onsite appearances in partnership with our Attorney Staff. The team is committed to personal growth as we strive to provide excellent customer service to our insureds. As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we are proud to act as a CLE provider throughout the year! If you have a passion for the law and enjoy collaborating with within a matrixed business environment where you will have direct interaction with Claims Partners and insureds, we want to speak with you!

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-
  
  

reasoned legal research.

• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs
  
  

in support of defense strategies with autonomy.

• Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford
  
  

insured.

• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and
  
  

other services to clients on legal and factual issues.

• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel
  
  

with professional diplomacy and discretion.

• Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials,
  
  

judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute

resolutions.

• Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of
  
  

clients.

• Participate in Team Huddles.
• Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
• Participate in claims file reviews.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain high level of
  
  

professional expertise.

Qualifications

Note- This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate’s experience.

Staff Attorney

• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience handling complex Workers’
  
  

Compensation cases.

• JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of
  
  

California.

• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as
  
  

required.

Sr Staff Attorney

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex workers’
  
  

compensation cases.

• JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of
  
  

California.

• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as
  
  

required.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel 1-4 days per week (pending future court openings) within the following geography: San Francisco, Oakland, and Santa Rosa

We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$128,000 - $192,000

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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