The Hartford

Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

The Hartford

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $118,800 - $198,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Independently handle all phases of California workers’ compensation defense, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, lien strategy, settlements, hearings and trial.
  • Develop and execute case strategy grounded in strong factual investigation, legal research, and practical risk evaluation.
  • Draft and argue motions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs, and (as needed) appellate briefs.
  • Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial/hearings/ADR proceedings; coordinate with experts and third-party vendors as needed.
  • Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds; communicate case status, recommendations, and valuation updates consistently.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with opposing counsel, judges/boards, and external partners while demonstrating diplomacy and strong advocacy.
  • Contribute to a learning culture by participating in team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and occasional training for attorneys and claims partners.
  • Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology; maintain continuing legal education as required.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in California
  • Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association
  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Reimbursed work-related travel/parking
  • Company phone and standard internet reimbursement
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchwritingoral advocacycase strategy developmentpleadingsdiscoverydepositionsmotions draftingsettlementstrial preparation
Soft Skills
client-focused communicationcollaborationdiplomacyadvocacyindependent case managementprioritizationsound judgmentmentoringtrainingparticipation in team huddles
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active license to practice law in Californiamember in good standing of the Bar Association