Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. • Active license to practice law in California and member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association. • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. • Demonstrated ability to Independently manage a caseload of 100-115 active workers' compensation files, including master and companion files, in a collaborative and results-driven environment. • Professional, client-focused communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment (legal + claims). • Comfort working in a primarily remote environment and using technology to manage a paperless practice. • WCAB trial/hearing experience and strong deposition skills. • Experience drafting petitions for reconsideration and handling appeals. • Experience with LexisNexis (or similar) and litigation/case management systems. • Demonstrated interest in mentoring/training and contributing to process improvements.
• Experience
• Staff Attorney: 2+ years of legal practice experience, including experience handling California workers’ compensation matters or comparable experience. • Senior Staff Attorney: 5+ years of legal practice experience with significant, independent handling of complex California workers’ compensation cases or comparable experience. Trial/hearing experience preferred.
• Benefits That Support Your Well-Being
• At The Hartford, we believe our employees perform their best when they feel supported both professionally and personally. Employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive compensation, along with an annual incentive bonus plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits
• Company-provided equipment, internet reimbursement, and role-related expense reimbursements
• We are seeking applicants who reside in California for this remote attorney role, which supports opportunities across the state. Coverage areas may include Northern California—such as the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and the Central Valley—as well as Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego.
• Compensation
• 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:
• The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
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