Associate Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

🔥 13 hours ago

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $84.8k - $127.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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The Hartford

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1810

🛡️ Insurance

💸 Finance

👥 B2C

Insurance • Finance • B2C

The Hartford is a well-established insurance company offering a variety of products including auto, home, and business insurance. With over 200 years of experience, it caters to both individuals and small to midsize businesses, providing tailored insurance solutions and employee benefits. The company is particularly known for its AARP-endorsed auto and home insurance programs, which offer exclusive benefits and discounts for members.

📋 Description

• Represent The Hartford and its policyholders in California workers’ compensation matters from inception through resolution • Handle California workers’ compensation defense matters under experienced attorney guidance • Contribute to case strategy through factual investigation, legal research, file analysis, and risk evaluation • Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, settlement documents, and petitions • Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, trials, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings • Communicate case status, legal analysis, recommendations, and next steps to Claims Partners and internal stakeholders • Coordinate with opposing counsel, WCAB staff, experts, and external vendors • Participate in team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and strategy discussions • Stay current on California workers’ compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology • Maintain continuing legal education as required

🎯 Requirements

• 0–2 years of legal practice experience, including internships, clerkships, early litigation exposure, or comparable legal experience • 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, analytical, and oral communication skills • Familiarity with workers’ compensation, insurance defense, civil litigation, or insurance-related matters helpful but not required • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Ability to develop toward independent case handling with appropriate guidance • Professional, client-focused communication skills • Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed legal and claims environment • Comfort working in a primarily remote environment • Ability to use technology to support a paperless legal practice • Applicants must reside in California

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 • Role-related expense reimbursements • Structured mentorship • Ongoing training and regular coaching • Legal technology resources • Continuing legal education support • Flexible remote work environment