The Hartford

Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney – Workers Compensation

The Hartford

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brea • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $118,000 - $198,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Analyzing complex legal and factual issues.
  • Conducting extensive research and developing well-reasoned legal strategies.
  • Independently creating and presenting defense strategies on behalf of clients.
  • Preparing complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, and trial briefs.
  • Collaborating with Claims Partners to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.
  • Providing timely and effective communication, legal advice, and support to clients.
  • Facilitating the prompt and efficient resolution of cases.
  • Independently preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence in trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
  • Researching, drafting, filing, and arguing appellate briefs.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases.
  • JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California
  • Trial experience is preferred.
  • Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills.
  • Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
  • Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
  • Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers’ Compensation cases (for Senior Staff Attorney only).
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Life and vision.
  • 401K with a co. match.
  • Generous Paid time off allowance and Paid Holidays.
  • Fitness Reimbursement.
  • Work-related parking and travel is reimbursed.
  • Company phone and standard internet reimbursement.
  • Volunteer Time off + Donation Matching

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
legal researchlegal writingtrial preparationpleading preparationdiscovery draftingappellate brief writingdefense strategy developmentevidence presentationcase resolutionWorkers' Compensation
Soft skills
collaborativeteam-playerorganizational skillsprioritization skillseffective communicationself-directedpositive attitude
Certifications
JD from accredited law schoollicense to practice in California