Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

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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.

Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do. The Staff / Sr. Staff Attorney is an in-house, fully remote, position that will handle a designated caseload of Workers' Compensation cases and appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.

This position will be part of a collaborative learning environment offering remote work and onsite appearances in partnership with our Attorney Staff (approximately 4 × annually). The team is committed to personal growth as we strive to provide excellent customer service to our insureds. As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we are proud to act as a CLE provider throughout the year! If you have a passion for the law and enjoy collaborating within a matrixed business environment where you will have direct interaction with Claims Partners and insureds, we want to speak with you!

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research and develop well-reasoned arguments.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy.
• Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insured.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
• Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial / administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients.
• Participate in Team Huddles.
• Provide in-house training to junior associates and / or claims partners.
• Participate in claims file reviews.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain high level of professional expertise.

Qualifications

Note : This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate's experience.

Qualified Staff Attorney Candidates Will Possess The Following Requirements

Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

This position is a remote work opportunity; however, our selected candidate will travel 1–4 days per week (pending future court openings) within the following geography : Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Van Nuys and Oxnard, California. We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.

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 :

$114,800 – $192,000

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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