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The Hartford · 2 months ago

Staff or Senior Staff Attorney- Workers' Compensation

Brea, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $192K/yr

2+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company committed to making a difference, and they are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation. In this role, the attorney will manage their own caseload, conduct legal research, and develop strategies while collaborating with claims partners to deliver exceptional legal solutions for clients.

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Responsibilities

Manage your own caseload and gain practical experience through depositions and hearing before the Workers’ Compensation Boards in Van Nuys, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oxnard

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conducting extensive research, and developing 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 and 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, conduct in-house training for junior associates and claims partners, and engage in claims file reviews

Regularly attend continuing legal education seminars

Qualification

Workers' Compensation experienceJD from accredited law schoolTrial experienceLegal research skillsLegal writing skillsMS Office proficiencyLexis Nexis experienceComputer skillsOrganizational skillsTeam-player attitude