The Hartford · 3 weeks ago
Staff or Senior Staff Attorney - Workers' Compensation
Walnut, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $192K/yr
3+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company that focuses on making a difference for its clients and insureds. They are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation to manage caseloads, conduct legal research, and develop defense strategies while collaborating with claims partners to provide effective legal solutions.
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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
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
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)
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
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
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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