[Hiring] Associate Staff Attorney @The Hartford

Role Description

Launch and grow your legal career with The Hartford’s California Workers’ Compensation team, where you’ll gain meaningful litigation experience, structured mentorship, and the support of a respected national carrier.

This Associate Attorney role is designed for an early-career attorney who is eager to build strong litigation skills, deepen their understanding of California workers’ compensation law, and develop within a collaborative in-house legal environment.

• Represent The Hartford and its policyholders in workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution.
• Actively manage your own caseload, with support and mentorship from management and experienced attorneys.
• Work closely with experienced Staff and Senior Staff Attorneys, Claims Partners, and legal leaders committed to your development and success.
• Primarily remote within California, with required appearances and periodic travel based on case needs.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of legal practice experience, including internships, clerkships, early litigation exposure, or comparable legal experience.
• California workers’ compensation experience is helpful but not required.
• 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 and 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, along with an 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, and role-related expense reimbursements.