The Hartford · 2 months ago
Staff or Senior Staff Attorney - Workers' Compensation
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $192K/yr
3+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company committed to making a difference, seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation. This role involves managing a caseload, conducting legal research, and developing strategies while collaborating with claims partners to deliver effective legal solutions for clients across California.
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Responsibilities
Manage your own caseload and gain practical experience through depositions and hearings before Workers' Compensation Board in Oakland, San Francisco and Santa Ana, California
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
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, conducting in-house training for junior associates and claims partners, and engaging in claims file reviews
Regularly attend continuing legal education seminars
Qualification
Required
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
Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers' Compensation cases
Preferred
Trial experience is preferred
Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
Benefits
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
Company
The Hartford
The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-15IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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