Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Flexible work arrangements

Business casual environment

Job summary

The Hartford is recruiting for a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney to join our in-house Workers’ Compensation team in California. You will manage your own caseload, conduct depositions, hearings, and draft pleadings with autonomy while collaborating with Claims partners to protect insureds.

This remote-ready role offers flexible work arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, ongoing CLE, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work‑life balance for California attorneys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases.
• JD from accredited law school and CA license to practice.
• Trial experience is preferred and strong research/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop defense strategies.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial briefs.
• Represent Hartford clients in hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with Claims Partners and provide timely legal advice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial experience

MS Office

Lexis Nexis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar License

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

## Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' CompensationApplylocations: Brea, CA: Carlsbad, CA: Irvine, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R2626299Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE### ### Staff Attorney - LM07EE### ### ### ### ### ### 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. Join our dynamic in-house legal team as a Staff or Senior Staff – Workers’ Compensation Attorney, where your expertise will help shape outcomes for our clients and insureds across California. **Why You’ll Love This Role:**• **Hands-On Litigation Experience**: Manage you own caseload and gain practical experience through depositions and hearing before Workers' Compensation Board throughout Southern and Northern California.• **Growth-Oriented Culture**: We're committed to your development. As a CLE provider, we offer ongoing learning opportunities to help stay sharp and advance your legal career. • **Utilization of progressive AI tools:** Leverage progressive AI tools to streamline legal research and strategy to enhance your day-to-day efficiency. • **Collaborative Environment**: Work alongside experienced Attorneys and Claims professionals in a matrixed business setting that encourages knowledge-sharing and teamwork.• **Client-Centered Impact:** Play a key role in delivering strategic legal solutions that protect insureds and support our mission exceptional customer service.• **Flexible Work Model:** Enjoy the benefits of remote work with occas- ional in-person collaboration (approximately 2-4X annual).• **Inclusive Benefits Package:** Medical, Dental, Life and vision. 401K with a co. match. Generous paid time off allowance and Paid Holidays. Fitness Reimbursement. Work-related parking and travel is reimbursed. Company phone and standard internet reimbursement. • **Volunteer Time off + Donation Matching**In this role, the Attorney is **responsible** for analyzing complex legal and factual issues, conducting extensive research, and developing well-reasoned legal strategies. They independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients, preparing complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, and trial briefs with a high degree of autonomy. Collaboration with Claims Partners is essential to achieve optimal outcomes for Hartford insureds. The attorney provides timely and effective communication, legal advice, and support to clients, while maintaining professional diplomacy in interactions with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel. They facilitate the prompt and efficient resolution of cases and independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence in trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Additionally, they research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts. The role includes participation in team huddles, conducting in-house training for junior associates and claims partners, and engaging in claims file reviews. To maintain a high level of professional expertise, the attorney regularly attends continuing legal education seminars. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Note- This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate’s experience.Qualified **Staff Attorney** candidates will possess the following requirements:• 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.Qualified **Senior Staff Attorney** candidates will possess the following requirements:• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension 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. • Excellent legal research and writing skills. • Strong 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. The WCAB is virtual and requires in-person appearances for expedited hearings and trial only. The selected candidate will travel within the following geography: Long Beach, Sana Ana, Anaheim and Pomona, California. 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 - $192,000The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.