Staff or Sr Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

Staff Attorney - LM07EE

Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE

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About The Hartford: With more than 200 years of experience, The Hartford has helped protect customers through challenging times with a focus on integrity and service-and has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies (multiple years). Our legal team plays a direct role in protecting that reputation by delivering thoughtful advocacy and principled outcomes.  

Role Summary 
As a Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney in The Hartford’s Workers’ Compensation group, you’ll own a California WC defense caseload end to end—partnering closely with claims professionals to set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive thoughtful, timely resolutions. This is a role for a litigator who enjoys autonomy, values practical problem-solving, and wants the support and stability of an in-house practice while staying close to the courtroom when it counts. This role is primarily remote in the state of California except for required appearances. 

Why You’ll Love This Role 

•    Invested in your Growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and 
     development pathways are built so you can expand your skills and
     take on greater responsibility.  
•    Drive Case strategy and outcomes: Manage a WC caseload with
     meaningful autonomy—build the strategy, make the calls, and see
     matters through resolution. 
•    Litigation that keeps you sharp: Take depositions and appear before
     WCAB venues across Los Angeles, Long Beach, Marina Del Rey, Van
     Nuys, and Oxnard (in-person for expedited hearings and trial). 
•    In-house partnership model: Collaborate closely with Claims Partners
     and advise insureds directly. 
•    Learn, grow, lead: Ongoing learning as a CLE provider, plus mentoring
     and regular coaching—ideal if you enjoy building depth in WC and
     helping others level up. 
•    Modern practice, modern tools: Leverage case management and
     approved technology—including progressive AI tools.  Work from home
     day to day, with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2–4
     times per year) and required appearances as the case demands. 
•    Total rewards you can feel: 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. 

What you’ll Do 

•    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. 

Qualifications 

•    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. Target case load 
     95-100 files. 
•    Professional, client-focused communication skills and ability to
     collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment (leg