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Job Description: Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DEStaff Attorney - LM07EE 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 development pathways are built so you can expand your skills and take on greater responsibility. • Drive Case strategy and outcomes: Manage a WC caseload with meaningful autonomy-build the strategy, make the calls, and see matters through resolution. • Litigation that keeps you sharp: Take depositions and appear before WCAB venues across Los Angeles, Long Beach, Marina Del Rey, Van Nuys, and Oxnard (in-person for expedited hearings and trial). • In-house partnership model: Collaborate closely with Claims Partners and advise insureds directly. • Learn, grow, lead: Ongoing learning as a CLE provider, plus mentoring and regular coaching-ideal if you enjoy building depth in WC and helping others level up. • Modern practice, modern tools: Leverage case management and approved technology-including progressive AI tools. Work from home 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 company match; Annual Incentive Bonus, paid holidays and paid time 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 defense, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, lien strategy, settlements, hearings and trial. • Develop and execute case strategy grounded in strong factual investigation, legal research, and practical risk evaluation. • Draft and argue motions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs, and (as needed) appellate briefs. • Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial/hearings/ADR proceedings; coordinate with experts and third-party vendors as needed. • Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds; communicate case status, recommendations, and valuation updates consistently. • Build and maintain professional relationships with opposing counsel, judges/boards, and external partners while demonstrating diplomacy and strong advocacy. • Contribute to a learning culture by participating in team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and occasional training for attorneys and claims partners. • Stay current on changes in California workers' compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology; maintain continuing legal 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