Associate Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as a representative for The Hartford and its policyholders in California workers’ compensation cases from initiation to resolution.

• Manage California workers’ compensation defense matters with guidance from experienced attorneys.

• Assist in developing case strategies through factual investigations, legal research, file assessments, and risk analysis.

• Prepare and draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, settlement documents, and petitions.

• Get ready for and engage in depositions, hearings, trials, and alternative dispute resolution sessions.

• Update Claims Partners and internal stakeholders on case status, legal assessments, recommendations, and proposed next steps.

• Collaborate with opposing counsel, WCAB personnel, experts, and external vendors.

• Participate in team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and strategic discussions.

• Keep up to date with California workers’ compensation laws, WCAB procedures, and legal technology.

• Fulfill continuing legal education requirements as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in legal practice, including internships, clerkships, early exposure to litigation, or equivalent legal experience.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Valid license to practice law in California.

• Good standing member of the relevant Bar Association.

• Strong skills in legal research, writing, analysis, and oral communication.

• Familiarity with workers’ compensation, insurance defense, civil litigation, or insurance-related matters is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.

• Capability to progress towards independent case management with suitable guidance.

• Professional and client-oriented communication abilities.

• Skill in collaborating effectively within a matrixed legal and claims environment.

• Comfort in a predominantly remote working setting.

• Proficiency in using technology to facilitate a paperless legal practice.

• Applicants must be residents of California.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus program.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health plans.

• 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution.

• Generous paid time off and company-recognized holidays.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Employee assistance and wellness initiatives.

• Employee discounts and various voluntary benefits.

• Equipment provided by the company.

• Internet reimbursement offered.

• Reimbursement for role-related expenses.

• Structured mentorship programs available.

• Ongoing training and regular coaching sessions.

• Access to legal technology resources.

• Support for continuing legal education.

• Flexible remote work environment.