Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate intricate legal and factual matters

• Perform thorough legal research

• Formulate logical legal strategies

• Independently devise and present defense strategies for clients and insured parties

• Oversee an independent caseload

• Draft complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, and trial briefs

• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence for trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution processes

• Research, compose, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts

• Attend depositions and hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board throughout Southern and Northern California

• Collaborate with Claims Partners to achieve the best results for Hartford insureds

• Deliver timely communication, legal advice, and support to clients

• Professionally engage with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel

• Promote swift and efficient case resolution

• Participate in team meetings

• Conduct in-house training for junior associates and claims partners

• Engage in claims file evaluations

• Attend continuing legal education seminars

⛳️ Requirements

• Staff Attorney: At least 3 years of legal practice experience managing complex Workers’ Compensation cases

• Senior Staff Attorney: At least 5 years of legal practice experience managing complex/life pension Workers’ Compensation cases

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Valid license to practice in the state of California

• Trial experience is preferred

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities

• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience with LexisNexis is a plus

• Self-motivated with outstanding organizational and prioritization skills

• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new software as needed

• Positive attitude and a collaborative team player

• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities for Senior Staff Attorney applicants

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities and ongoing legal education as a CLE provider

• Remote work with occasional in-person collaboration (around 2–4 times a year)

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Generous paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Fitness reimbursement

• Reimbursement for work-related parking and travel expenses

• Company-provided phone

• Standard internet reimbursement

• Volunteer time off

• Donation matching

• Flexible work arrangements

• Business casual work environment

• Possibility of short-term or annual bonuses

• Potential long-term incentives

• On-the-spot recognition