Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

The Hartford • Irvine, CA

7d • $128,000 - $192,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases (for Staff Attorney).
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers’ Compensation cases (for Senior Staff Attorney).
• JD from accredited law school.
• License to practice in the state of California.
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• 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.

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.
• 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: Entry Level