The Hartford
Senior Staff Attorney
The Hartford, San Francisco, CA, United States
Minimum Requirements
- 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
- Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
- For full-time, occasional, part-time, or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Wifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required
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
Benefits
- We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment
- The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market
- 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
- $123,360 - $185,040