Or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers

Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE

Staff Attorney - LM07EE

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 team as we help shape the future.

About The Hartford:
With more than 200 years of experience, The Hartford has helped protect customers through challenging times with a focus on integrity and service-and has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies (multiple years). Our legal team plays a direct role in protecting that reputation by delivering thoughtful advocacy and principled outcomes.

As a Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney in The Hartford’s Workers’ Compensation group, you’ll own a California WC defense caseload end to end—partnering closely with claims professionals to set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive thoughtful, timely resolutions. This is a role for a litigator who enjoys autonomy, values practical problem-solving, and wants the support and stability of an in-house practice while staying close to the courtroom when it counts.

This role is primarily remote in the state of California except for required appearances.

• Invested in your Growth :
  Ongoing training, mentorship, and development pathways are built so you can expand your skills and take on greater responsibility.
• Drive Case strategy and outcomes :
  Manage a WC caseload with meaningful autonomy—build the strategy, make the calls, and see matters through resolution.
• Litigation that keeps you sharp :
  Take depositions and appear before WCAB venues across Los Angeles, Long Beach, Marina Del Rey, Van Nuys, and Oxnard (in-person for expedited hearings and trial).
• In-house partnership model:
  Collaborate closely with Claims Partners and advise insureds directly.
• Learn, grow, lead :
  Ongoing learning as a CLE provider, plus mentoring and regular coaching—ideal if you enjoy building depth in WC and helping others level up.
• Modern practice, modern tools :
  Leverage case management and approved technology—including progressive AI tools. Work from home day to day, with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2–4 times per year) and required appearances as the case demands.
• Total rewards you can feel :
  Medical, dental, vision, life; 401(k) with company match;
  Annual Incentive Bonus, paid holidays and paid time off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking; company phone and standard internet reimbursement.

• Independently handle all phases of California workers’ compensation defense, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, lien strategy, settlements, hearings and trial.
• Develop and execute case strategy grounded in strong factual investigation, legal research, and practical risk evaluation.
• Draft and argue motions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs, and (as needed) appellate briefs.
• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial/hearings/ADR proceedings; coordinate with experts and third-party vendors as needed.
• Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds; communicate case status, recommendations, and valuation updates consistently.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with opposing counsel, judges/boards, and external partners while demonstrating diplomacy and strong advocacy.
• Contribute to a learning culture by participating in team huddles, case round tables, file reviews, and occasional training for attorneys and claims partners.
• Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology; maintain continuing legal education as required.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment. Target case load 95‑100 files.
• Professional, client-focused communication skills and…