Senior Staff Attorney, Workers Compensation
Company: The Hartford
Location: Brea
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue
meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only
at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that
sounds like you, then you've landed in the right place.
Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your
work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do.
The Staff/ Sr. Staff Attorney is an in-house position that will
handle a designated caseload of Workers' Compensation cases
appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in
Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.
This position will be part of collaborative learning environment
with onsite appearances in partnership with our Senior Attorney
Staff. The team is committed to personal growth as we strive to
provide excellent customer service to our insureds. As part of our
commitment to continuous learning, we are proud to offer an
Attorney School and act as a CLE provider throughout the year! If
you have a passion for the law and enjoy collaborating with within
a matrixed business environment where you will have direct
interaction with Claims Partners and insureds, we want to speak
with you!
RESPONSBIBILITIES:
* Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and
develop well-reasoned legal research
* Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of
clients
* Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions,
motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with
autonomy
* Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for
our Hartford insured
* Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal
advice and other services to clients on legal and factual
issues
* Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and
co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
* Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of
assigned cases
* Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at
trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and
alternative dispute resolutions
* Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing
courts on behalf of clients
* Provide in-house training to junior associates and/or claims
partners.
* Participate in claims file reviews.
* Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain
high level of professional expertise.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Note- This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior
Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate's experience.
Qualified Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following
requirements:
* Minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience handling complex
Workers' Compensation cases
* JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the
state of California
* Trial experience is preferred
* Positive minded and 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
* Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new
software as required
Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the
following requirements:
* Minimum of 7 years of legal practice experience handling
complex/life pension Workers' Compensation cases
* JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the
state of California
* Trial experience is preferred
* Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
* Excellent legal research and writing skills
* Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint &
Outlook)
* Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
* Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization
skills
* Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new
software as required
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?
This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected
candidate will travel 1-4 days per week (pending future court
openings) within the following geography: Los Angeles, Marina Del
Rey, Van Nuys and Oxnard, California. We offer flexible work
arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.
Equal Opportunity
Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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