Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $132.4k - $198.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

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The Hartford

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1810

💸 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

• Own a Texas WC defense caseload end to end • Partner closely with claims professionals to set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive thoughtful, timely resolutions • Prepare and present witnesses and evidence before Administrative Law Judges • Identify opportunities for and submit requests for SIF reimbursements in cases where Hartford has over-paid benefits • Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds • Build and maintain professional relationships with opposing counsel, judges/boards, and external partners • 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 Texas workers’ compensation law, procedures, and legal technology; maintain continuing legal education as required

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school • 5+ years of legal practice experience with significant, independent handling of complex Texas workers’ compensation cases • Active license to practice law in Texas • 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 • Texas DWC hearing experience • Experience drafting DWC forms, preparing medical analysis letters for Designated Doctor Exams, and preparing and presenting evidence and witnesses in BRCs and CCHs.

🏖️ Benefits

• Ongoing training • Mentorship • Development pathways • Work from home • Required in-person collaboration (approximately 2 times per year)