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The Hartford · 1 week ago

Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney Workers' Compensation

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $199K/yr

3+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company that is committed to making a difference and fostering personal growth. They are seeking a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation litigation to join their collaborative environment, where the attorney will work closely with Claims Professionals and provide legal representation and advice to clients.

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Responsibilities

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research

Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients

Independently prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs as necessary in the Workers. Compensation forum in support of defense strategies

Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our client including involvement in strategy sessions and settlement conferences with our partners

Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to Claim Partners and clients on legal and factual issues per reporting guidelines and SOPs

Communicate professionally with the districts, commissioners, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel

Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases through timely negotiated stipulation agreements or through Formal Hearings

Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at Formal Hearings within the CT Workers’ Compensation forum

Attend continuing legal education seminars and keep up independently with changes in the law related to the practice

Qualification

Workers’ Compensation experienceJD from accredited law schoolLicense to practice in ConnecticutFormal Hearing experienceLegal researchMS Office proficiencyAI tools understandingLitigation management toolsSelf-directedComputer skillsOrganizational skillsTeam-player attitude