Senior Work Comp Staff Attorney, Remote!

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 researchIndependently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clientsPrepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomyPartner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insuredProvide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issuesCommunicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretionFacilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned casesIndependently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutionsResearch, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clientsParticipate in Team HuddlesProvide 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 CaliforniaTrial experience is preferredPositive minded and collaborative team-player attitudeStrong legal research and writing skillsSolid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skillsStrong 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.