Senior Staff Attorney - Workers' Compensation: Shaping the Future of Insurance Law with The Hartford

Join Our Team: A Collaborative and Inclusive Work Environment

At The Hartford, we're not just an insurance company; we're a community that goes beyond coverages and policies. We're determined to make a difference and proud to be a place where you can achieve your goals while helping others accomplish theirs. As a Senior Staff Attorney in our Workers' Compensation team, you'll be part of a vibrant and collaborative environment that values personal growth, excellent customer service, and continuous learning.

About the Role

This is a fully remote, in-house position that will handle a designated caseload of Workers' Compensation cases. As a Senior Staff Attorney, you'll be responsible for analyzing complex legal and factual issues, developing defense strategies, and presenting cases on behalf of our clients. You'll work closely with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insureds and provide effective and timely communications, information, and legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct extensive legal research to develop well-reasoned defense strategies.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients, preparing complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, and trial briefs.
• Partner with Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insureds.
• 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 and provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims partners.
• Participate in claims file reviews and attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers' Compensation cases.
• A JD from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the state of California.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills, with strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus.
• A positive and collaborative team-player attitude, with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.

What We Offer

As a Senior Staff Attorney at The Hartford, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A clear and simple compensation structure, with an annualized base pay range of $128,000 - $192,000.
• Short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values personal growth and continuous learning.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A culture that puts the customer at the center of all we do.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At The Hartford, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, collaborative, and supportive. As a fully remote worker, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere, while still being connected to our team and culture. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our company culture is built on a foundation of human achievement, and we believe that with the right encouragement and support, people are capable of achieving amazing things. We're committed to programs that drive education and support volunteerism, which put human beings first.

Take the Next Step

If you're a motivated and skilled Senior Staff Attorney looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let's discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story.

We're excited to welcome a talented and experienced attorney to our team and look forward to the opportunity to discuss this role further.