What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff or Sr Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation position at The Hartford?
Staff Attorney - LM07EE
Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE
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.
About The Hartford: With more than 200 years of experience, The Hartford has helped protect customers through challenging times with a focus on integrity and service-and has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies (multiple years). Our legal team plays a direct role in protecting that reputation by delivering thoughtful advocacy and principled outcomes.
Role Summary
As a Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney in The Hartford’s Workers’ Compensation group, you’ll own a California WC defense caseload end to end—partnering closely with claims professionals to set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive thoughtful, timely resolutions. This is a role for a litigator who enjoys autonomy, values practical problem-solving, and wants the support and stability of an in-house practice while staying close to the courtroom when it counts. This role is primarily remote in the state of California except for required appearances.
Why You’ll Love This Role
take on greater responsibility.
matters through resolution.
Nuys, and Oxnard (in-person for expedited hearings and trial).
helping others level up.
day to day, with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2–4
times per year) and required appearances as the case demands.
off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking;
company phone and standard internet reimbursement.
What you’ll Do
settlements, hearings and trial.
needed.
consistently.
and strong advocacy.
claims partners.
education as required.
Qualifications
95-100 files.
Experience
matters or comparable experience.
Experience Preferred.
compensation cases or comparable experience. Trial/hearing
Currently seeking applicants within Los Angeles County, with a primary focus on Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Marina Del Rey.
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:
$118,800 - $198,600
The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE
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.
About The Hartford: With more than 200 years of experience, The Hartford has helped protect customers through challenging times with a focus on integrity and service-and has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies (multiple years). Our legal team plays a direct role in protecting that reputation by delivering thoughtful advocacy and principled outcomes.
Role Summary
As a Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney in The Hartford’s Workers’ Compensation group, you’ll own a California WC defense caseload end to end—partnering closely with claims professionals to set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive thoughtful, timely resolutions. This is a role for a litigator who enjoys autonomy, values practical problem-solving, and wants the support and stability of an in-house practice while staying close to the courtroom when it counts. This role is primarily remote in the state of California except for required appearances.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Invested in your Growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and
take on greater responsibility.
- Drive Case strategy and outcomes: Manage a WC caseload with
matters through resolution.
- Litigation that keeps you sharp: Take depositions and appear before
Nuys, and Oxnard (in-person for expedited hearings and trial).
- In-house partnership model: Collaborate closely with Claims Partners
- Learn, grow, lead: Ongoing learning as a CLE provider, plus mentoring
helping others level up.
- Modern practice, modern tools: Leverage case management and
day to day, with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2–4
times per year) and required appearances as the case demands.
- Total rewards you can feel: Medical, dental, vision, life; 401(k) with
off; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking;
company phone and standard internet reimbursement.
What you’ll Do
- Independently handle all phases of California workers’ compensation
settlements, hearings and trial.
- Develop and execute case strategy grounded in strong factual
- Draft and argue motions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs, and
- Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial/hearings/ADR
needed.
- Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds;
consistently.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with opposing counsel,
and strong advocacy.
- Contribute to a learning culture by participating in team huddles, case
claims partners.
- Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law,
education as required.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in California
- Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize
95-100 files.
- Professional, client-focused communication skills and ability to
- Comfort working in a primarily remote environment and using
- WCAB trial/hearing experience and strong deposition skills.
- Experience drafting petitions for reconsideration and handling
- Experience with LexisNexis (or similar) and litigation/case
- Demonstrated interest in mentoring/training and contributing to
Experience
- Staff Attorney: 2 years of legal practice experience,
matters or comparable experience.
- Senior Staff Attorney: 5 years of legal practice experience
Experience Preferred.
compensation cases or comparable experience. Trial/hearing
Currently seeking applicants within Los Angeles County, with a primary focus on Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Marina Del Rey.
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:
$118,800 - $198,600
The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Salary : $118,800 - $198,600