Associate Attorney-Workers' Compensation

Assoc Staff Attorney - LM08AE

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Are you a passionate legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive, inclusive environment? Join our dynamic in-house legal team as an Associate Attorney-Workers' Compensation, where you expertise will help shape outcomes for our clients and insureds across California.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Hands-On Litigation Experience: Manage your own caseload and gain practical experience through depositions and hearing before the Workers' Compensation Boards in Van Nuys, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles and Oxnard.
• Growth-Oriented Culture: We're committed to your development. As a CLE provider, we offer ongoing learning opportunities to help you stay sharp and advance your legal career.
• Utilization of progressive AI tools: Leverage progressive AI tools to streamline legal research and enhance your day-to-day efficiency.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced Attorneys and Claims professionals in a matrixed business setting that encourages knowledge-sharing and teamwork.
• Client-Centered Impact: Play a key role in delivering strategic legal solutions that protect insureds and support our mission of exceptional customers service.
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2-4x annual)
• Inclusive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Life and vision. 401K with a co. match. Generous Paid time off allowance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic legal defenses for Workers' Compensation cases.
• Manage a case load of between 90-100 case in chief (including master and companion files)
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis of complex issues.
• Draft and argue petitions.
• Represent clients in hearing, trials, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Collaborate with Claims Partners to drive favorable outcomes.
• Participate in team huddles and claims file reviews to enhance legal strategy and client service.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of California, in good standing.
• Legal internship or Law Clerk experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Workers' Compensation a plus!
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong MS office proficiency ( Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation skills.
• Positive minded and collaborate team-player attitude.
• Intentional planning skills and execution of responsibilities.

What else can you tell me about this role?

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.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$81,840 - $122,760

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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Client-provided location(s): Irvine, CA

Job ID: hartford-R2522111_Irvine

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-14T18:38:24