Staff Or Sr Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

Hartford Fire Insurance

Los Angeles, California, US
Base: $118,800 - $198,600; bonus/equity: annual in...
Fully remote
California workers' compensation defense
End-to-end caseload management
Litigation and courtroom appearances
Own a California WC defense caseload end to end, partnering closely with claims professionals to set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive thoughtful, timely resolutions

Job Summary

  • Own a California WC defense caseload end to end, partnering closely with claims professionals to set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive thoughtful, timely resolutions.
  • Manage a WC caseload with meaningful autonomy—build the strategy, make the calls, and see matters through resolution, with opportunities for ongoing training, mentorship, and development pathways.
  • Leverage case management and approved technology, including progressive AI tools, while working from home day to day with occasional in-person collaboration and required appearances.

Matching Summary

Own a California WC defense caseload end to end, partnering closely with claims professionals to set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive thoughtful, timely resolutions.

Salary

Base: $118,800 - $198,600; Bonus/Equity: Annual Incentive Bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life; 401(k) with company match; paid holidays and PTO; fitness reimbursement; reimbursed work-related travel/parking; company phone and standard internet reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • California Workers' Compensation defense
  • End-to-end caseload management
  • Litigation and courtroom appearances
  • Legal research and writing
  • Client-focused communication

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and training others
  • Process improvement contributions
  • Modern practice and technology use

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in California
  • Member in good standing of applicable Bar Association
  • 2+ years legal practice experience (Staff Attorney)
  • 5+ years legal practice experience (Sr Staff Attorney)
  • WCAB trial/hearing experience
  • Strong deposition skills

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