Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation
The Hartford Financial Services Group
Insurance
San Francisco, CA - USA
Senior Specialist / Project Manager
Experteer Overview
In this role you will manage a dedicated Workers’ Compensation caseload within our in-house litigation team, handling complex issues from pleadings to trial. You will work closely with Claims partners to deliver defense strategies that protect insureds and uphold our customer-centric mission. The position offers remote flexibility with periodic in-person proceedings and opportunities to leverage AI tools to streamline research and strategy. You’ll contribute to a collaborative, development‑focused culture and train junior colleagues, shaping outcomes across California. This is a meaningful opportunity to impact client outcomes while advancing your legal career within a national insurer.
Compensation / Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Life and Vision
- 401K with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Parking and travel reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Manage own Workers’ Compensation caseload and conduct depositions and hearings
- Develop and present defense strategies for clients with substantial autonomy
- Draft complex pleadings, discovery, petitions for reconsideration, and trial briefs
- Collaborate with Claims Partners to optimize outcomes for Hartford insureds
- Prepare witnesses and present evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and ADRs
- Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts
- Participate in team huddles, provide in-house training for junior associates and claims partners
- Conduct claims file reviews and stay current with continuing legal education
Key requirements
- Staff: minimum 2 years handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases; CA JD and bar license; trial experience preferred
- Senior: minimum 5 years handling complex/life pension Workers’ Compensation cases; CA JD and bar license; trial experience preferred
- Positive, collaborative team-player attitude
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Lexis Nexis experience is a plus
- Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to quickly leverage new software as required
Description
In this role you will manage a dedicated Workers’ Compensation caseload within our in-house litigation team, handling complex issues from pl…
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