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Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

The Hartford · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteLegal$119k–$199k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes intro paragraphs. We need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections with real specific content. Let's parse. Content: Intro paragraphs about company, mission, remote work, etc. Could be "About the role" or maybe "About The Hartford". The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can decide which sections to include. We have: - About the role: description of role, remote work, etc. We have paragraphs: "Join a growing California Workers' Compensation team where you'll have the flexibility of remote work..." etc. Also "As a Workers' Compensation Attorney, you'll represent..." That's role description. So we can put that under About the role. - Responsibilities: bullet list of duties: "Independently handle all phases..." etc. That's a list. - Requirements: maybe qualifications? There's "Qualifications" heading in posting. Also "Experience Staff Attorney: 2+ years..." etc. That's qualifications. Could be separate sections: Qualifications and Skills? The posting includes "Qualifications" list: JD, license, skills, etc. Also "Experience Staff Attorney: 2+ years..." and "Senior Staff Attorney: 5+ years..." That's experience requirements. - Skills: maybe we can extract skills like legal research, writing, oral advocacy, case management, etc. But we might combine with Qualifications. - Benefits: there is a "Benefits That Support Your Well-Being" section with bullet list. - Pay: there is compensation section with range $118,800 - $198,600. - Schedule: maybe remote work flexibility? Not explicit schedule. There's "Flexible Remote Work Environment - Work remotely day to day from California, with occasionally required in-person appearances based on case needs." That could be schedule? But schedule section is for work hours, shift, etc. Not given. Might skip Schedule if no specific content. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual pay range. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID. We must remove boilerplate: EEO etc. Remove that at end. We must preserve all substantive information. Let's craft HTML:

About the role

Join a growing California Workers' Compensation team where you'll have the flexibility of remote work, the support of an established national carrier, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the industry's most respected legal organizations. At The Hartford, we're building on a strong foundation and continuing to invest in the growth of our Workers' Compensation legal team across California. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing environment where attorneys are empowered to do their best work while maintaining flexibility and balance. As a Workers' Compensation Attorney, you'll represent The Hartford and its policyholders in workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution. You'll work alongside experienced legal professionals who are committed to delivering outstanding results while supporting one another's professional growth and development. Whether you're seeking greater flexibility, meaningful litigation experience, or a long-term career with a respected industry leader, The Hartford offers the resources, support, and culture to help you succeed.

Maybe also include "Why Join The Hartford?" but that's more benefits/culture. Could be part of About the role or separate? But we have Benefits section later. The "Why Join The Hartford?" includes bullet points: Growing Legal Organization, Flexible Remote Work Environment, Collaborative and Inclusive Culture, Resources That Support Success. Those are more like benefits/culture. Could be part of Benefits or About the role. Since we already have Benefits section for tangible benefits, we could put those under About the role as well. But we need to avoid duplication. Let's keep About the role as the introductory paragraphs only. The "Why Join The Hartford?" could be considered part of Benefits or Culture; but we have Benefits section for tangible benefits; we could add a subsection for culture but not required. To keep simple, we can incorporate those bullet points into About the role as a list? But the instruction: Use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we could treat those as benefits list. However we already have a Benefits section for tangible benefits. Could combine. Better: Have About the role (intro). Responsibilities (list). Qualifications (list). Benefits (list). Pay (p). Possibly Skills not needed separately. Let's extract Responsibilities list: - Independently handle all phases of California workers’ compensation defense, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, lien strategy, settlements, hearings and trial. - Develop and execute case strategy grounded in strong factual investigation, legal research, and practical risk evaluation. - Draft and argue motions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs, and (as needed) appellate briefs. - Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial/hearings/ADR proceedings; coordinate with experts and third-party vendors as needed. - Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds; communicate case status, recommendations, and valuation updates consistently. - Build and maintain professional relationships with opposing counsel, judges/boards, and external partners while demonstrating diplomacy and strong advocacy. - Contribute to a learning culture by participating in team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and occasional training for attorneys and claims partners. - Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology; maintain continuing legal education as required. That's a list. Qualifications list: - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. - Active license to practice law in California and member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association. - Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. - Demonstrated ability to Independently manage a caseload of 100-115 active workers' compensation files, including master and companion files, in a collaborative and results-driven environment. - Professional, client-focused communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment (legal + claims). - Comfort working in a primarily remote environment and using technology to manage a paperless practice. - WCAB trial/hearing experience and strong deposition skills. - Experience drafting petitions for reconsideration and handling appeals. - Experience with LexisNexis (or similar) and litigation/case management systems. - Demonstrated interest in mentoring/training and contributing to process improvements. - Experience Staff Attorney: 2+ years of legal practice experience, including experience handling California workers’ compensation matters or comparable experience. - Senior Staff Attorney: 5+ years of legal practice experience with significant, independent handling of complex California workers’ compensation cases or comparable experience. - Trial/hearing experience preferred. We could split into Qualifications and Experience but okay. Benefits list: - Competitive compensation, along with an annual incentive bonus plan - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) plan with company match - Generous Paid time off and company holidays - Professional development and continuing education opportunities - Employee assistance and wellness programs - Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits - Company-provided equipment, internet reimbursement, and role-related expense reimbursements Also maybe mention flexible remote work environment? That's more about work arrangement; could be in About the role. Pay: we have range. We should not include Schedule section as no specific schedule. Now produce HTML fragment. Make sure to not include any extra text outside HTML. Let's craft:

    About the role

    Join a growing California Workers' Compensation team where you'll have the flexibility of remote work, the support of an established national carrier, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the industry's most respected legal organizations. At The Hartford, we're building on a strong foundation and continuing to invest in the growth of our Workers' Compensation legal team across California. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing environment where attorneys are empowered to do their best work while maintaining flexibility and balance. As a Workers' Compensation Attorney, you'll represent The Hartford and its policyholders in workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution. You'll work alongside experienced legal professionals who are committed to delivering outstanding results while supporting one another's professional growth and development. Whether you're seeking greater flexibility, meaningful litigation experience, or a long-term career with a respected industry leader, The Hartford offers the resources, support, and culture to help you succeed.

    Responsibilities

    • Independently handle all phases of California workers’ compensation defense, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, lien strategy, settlements, hearings and trial.
    • Develop and execute case strategy grounded in strong factual investigation, legal research, and practical risk evaluation.
    • Draft and argue motions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs, and (as needed) appellate briefs.
    • Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial/hearings/ADR proceedings; coordinate with experts and third-party vendors as needed.
    • Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds; communicate case status, recommendations, and valuation updates consistently.
    • Build and maintain professional relationships with opposing counsel, judges/boards, and external partners while demonstrating diplomacy and strong advocacy.
    • Contribute to a learning culture by participating in team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and occasional training for attorneys and claims partners.
    • Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology; maintain continuing legal education as required.

    Qualifications

    • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
    • Active license to practice law in California and member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
    • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to Independently manage a caseload of 100-115 active workers' compensation files, including master and companion files, in a collaborative and results-driven environment.
    • Professional, client-focused communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment (legal + claims).
    • Comfort working in a primarily remote environment and using technology to manage a paperless practice.
    • WCAB trial/hearing experience and strong deposition skills.
    • Experience drafting petitions for reconsideration and handling appeals.
    • Experience with LexisNexis (or similar) and litigation/case management systems.
    • Demonstrated interest in mentoring/training and contributing to process improvements.
    • Experience Staff Attorney: 2+ years of legal practice experience, including experience handling California workers’ compensation matters or comparable experience.
    • Senior Staff Attorney: 5+ years of legal practice experience with significant, independent handling of complex California workers’ compensation cases or comparable experience.
    • Trial/hearing experience preferred.

    Benefits

    • Competitive compensation, along with an annual incentive bonus plan
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • 401(k) plan with company match
    • Generous Paid time off and company holidays
    • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
    • Employee assistance and wellness programs
    • Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits
    • Company-provided equipment, internet reimbursement, and role-related expense reimbursements

    Pay

    The annualized base pay range for this role is: $118,800 - $198,600

    We should also maybe include note about remote work location? Already in About the role. We must not include any boilerplate like EEO. Good. Check

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