Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE

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　　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 Senior Staff Attorney role is an in-house position that will handle a designated caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Oakland, San Francisco and Santa Rosa. Our selected candidate will be part of collaborative learning environment with onsite appearances in partnership with our 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 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!

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　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

　　Participate in Team Huddles

　　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.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Minimum of 5 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.

　　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: Oakland, San Francisco and Santa Rosa California. We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.

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　　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:

　　$123,360 - $185,040

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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