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Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

Brea, CA, USRemoteFull-time$119k–$199k2026-09-11 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Represent The Hartford and its policyholders in California workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution, including defense, litigation, and settlements.

Role type

Senior IC attorney (workers' compensation)

Builds

Defense outcomes for policyholders in California workers' compensation cases

Domain

Insurance / Workers' Compensation Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

California workers' compensation law expertise, litigation and trial experience, legal research and writing, oral advocacy, case strategy development, witness preparation, legal technology proficiency, mentoring

Preferred skills

WCAB trial/hearing experience, appellate experience, complex case handling

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 and 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