Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

The Hartford • Walnut Creek, CA

3d • $128,000 - $192,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our dynamic in-house legal team as a Staff or Senior Staff – Workers’ Compensation Attorney, where your expertise will help shape outcomes for our clients and insureds across California. This role offers hands-on litigation experience, a growth-oriented culture with ongoing learning opportunities, and the utilization of progressive AI tools to enhance efficiency. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside experienced Attorneys and Claims professionals, playing a key role in delivering strategic legal solutions. The position offers a flexible work model with occasional in-person collaboration, an inclusive benefits package, and volunteer time off with donation matching.

Requirements

• JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience is preferred.
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive research, and develop well-reasoned legal strategies.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients, preparing complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, and trial briefs with a high degree of autonomy.
• Collaborate with Claims Partners to achieve optimal outcomes for Hartford insureds.
• Provide timely and effective communication, legal advice, and support to clients.
• Maintain professional diplomacy in interactions with courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Facilitate the prompt and efficient resolution of cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence in trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts.
• Participate in team huddles.
• Conduct in-house training for junior associates and claims partners.
• Engage in claims file reviews.
• Regularly attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level