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About the Role
This Associate Attorney role is designed for an early-career attorney eager to build strong litigation skills, deepen their understanding of California workers’ compensation law, and develop within a collaborative in-house legal environment. You will represent The Hartford and its policyholders in workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution, actively managing your own caseload with support and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Handle California workers’ compensation defense matters under the guidance of experienced attorneys.
- Contribute to case strategy development through factual investigation, legal research, file analysis, and practical risk evaluation.
- Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, settlement documents, and petitions with appropriate supervision and feedback.
- Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, trials, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
- Communicate case status, legal analysis, recommendations, and next steps to Claims Partners and internal stakeholders.
- Strengthen litigation skills while developing toward full ownership of case management responsibilities.
- Coordinate with opposing counsel, WCAB staff, experts, and external vendors.
- Participate in team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and strategy discussions.
- Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology.
- Maintain continuing legal education as required.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of legal practice experience, including internships, clerkships, early litigation exposure, or comparable legal experience.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in California and member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
- Legal internship, law clerkship, or early-career litigation experience preferred.
- Familiarity with workers’ compensation, insurance defense, civil litigation, or insurance-related matters is helpful but not required.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and develop toward independent case handling with appropriate guidance.
- Professional, client-focused communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed legal and claims environment.
- Comfort working in a primarily remote environment and using technology to support a paperless legal practice.
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Analytical skills
- Oral communication
- Case management
- Client-focused communication
- Collaboration
Location
- California
- Remote within California
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate
- 0-2 years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Salary/Compensations
- $84,800 - $127,200
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Annual incentive bonus plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Generous Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits
- Company-provided equipment
- Internet reimbursement
- Role-related expense reimbursements
About the Company
- The Hartford is an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies.
- A respected national carrier known for integrity, service, and legal excellence.
- Investing in the growth of its Workers’ Compensation legal team across California.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age