Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

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 dynamic in-house legal team as a 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 your own caseload and gain practical experience through depositions and hearings before the Workers' Compensation Board throughout Northern and Southern California.
• Growth-Oriented Culture: As a CLE provider, we offer ongoing learning opportunities to help you stay sharp and advance your legal career.
• Utilization of progressive AI tools: Leverage AI tools to streamline legal research and strategy, enhancing 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 of exceptional customer service.
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2-4 times annually).

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive research, and develop well-reasoned legal strategies.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Claims Partners to achieve optimal outcomes for Hartford insureds.
• Provide timely and effective communication, legal advice, and support to clients while maintaining professional diplomacy in interactions with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Facilitate the prompt and efficient resolution of cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence in trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts.
• Participate in team huddles and conduct in-house training for junior associates and claims partners.
• Engage in claims file reviews and regularly attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

Requirements

Qualified Staff Attorney Candidates Will Possess The Following:

• Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases.
• JD from an accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive, collaborative, team-player attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• LexisNexis 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:

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers’ Compensation cases.
• JD from an accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive, collaborative, team-player attitude.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• LexisNexis 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.

Additional Information

This position is a remote work opportunity. WCAB matters are primarily virtual and may require in-person appearances at the request of a Workers’ Compensation Judge or for trials. The selected candidate will travel within Oakland and San Francisco, California. To support timely attendance at required in-person proceedings and business needs, candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of these venues. We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Generous paid time off allowance and paid holidays.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Work-related parking and travel reimbursement.
• Company phone and standard internet reimbursement.
• Volunteer time off and donation matching.

Pay

The annualized base pay range for this role is $128,000 - $192,000. Actual base pay could vary 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.