Associate Staff Attorney, Workers Compensation

Overview

Assoc Staff Attorney - LM08AE

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.

The Associate Staff Attorney is charged with handling litigation, analyzing legal and factual issues, conducting extensive, well-reasoned legal research, and independently developing and presenting defense strategies on behalf of clients. Prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with supervision. Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.

Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures. Responsible for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases. Independently prepares and presents witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions. Attend CLE seminar.

• Develop and execute strategic legal defenses for Workers' Compensation cases.
• Manage a case load of between 90-100 cases in chief (including master and companion files).
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis of complex issues.
• Draft and argue petitions.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Collaborate with Claims Partners to drive favorable outcomes.
• Participate in team huddles and claims file reviews to enhance legal strategy and client service.

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of California, in good standing.
• Legal internship or Law Clerk experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Workers' Compensation a plus!
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation skills.
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Intentional planning skills and execution of responsibilities.

This position is a remote work opportunity. The WCAB is virtual and requires in-person appearances for expedited hearing and trial only. The selected candidate will travel within the following geography:
Oakland, San Francisco, and Santa Rosa, California. We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$84,800 - $127,200

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age