Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation
The Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and supporting its employees' growth. They are seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation to manage a caseload and deliver strategic legal solutions in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic legal defenses for Workers' Compensation cases
- Manage a case load of between 90-100 cases 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
Skills
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of California, in good standing
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong MS office proficiency (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- Effective communicator with strong negotiations skills
- Positive minded and collaborate team-player attitude
- Intentional planning skills and execution of responsibilities
- Legal internship or Law Clerk experience preferred
- Familiarity with Workers' Compensation a plus!
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life and Vision
- 401K with co. match
- Generous Paid time off allowance
- Paid Holidays
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Work-related travel and parking is reimbursed
- Volunteer Time off
- Donation Matching
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