Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation
Core
Represent The Hartford and its policyholders in California workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution, handling defense, litigation, and settlements.
Role type
Senior IC attorney (workers' compensation)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and case resolutions for insurance policyholders
Domain
Insurance / Workers' Compensation Law
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
California workers' compensation law expertise, litigation management, legal research, writing, oral advocacy, case strategy development, witness preparation, appellate handling, LexisNexis proficiency, litigation case management systems
Preferred skills
WCAB trial/hearing experience, mentoring/training, process improvement
Technologies
LexisNexis, litigation/case management systems
Responsibilities
Independently manage 100-115 active workers' compensation files; draft and argue motions, petitions, and briefs; prepare and present witnesses at trials/hearings; provide legal advice to claims partners and insureds; maintain relationships with opposing counsel and judges; stay current on California WC law and procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC