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Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

The Hartford Financial Services Group

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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