Senior Staff Attorney Workers' Compensation - Illinois

Sr Staff Attorney - LM07DE

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The Hartford currently has an in-house remote opportunity for a Senior Staff Attorney to litigate Workers' Compensation cases throughout Central and Southern Illinois locations. This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with significant trial and litigation experience in Illinois Workers' Compensation. The Senior Staff Attorney will strive to deliver the best possible results in pending litigation. In this position the Senior Attorney reports to the Staff Legal Managing Attorney or Assistant Managing Attorney. Our ideal candidate is an experienced Attorney with considerable trial experience and demonstrates the ability to independently handle cases from inception through trial.

RESPONSBILITIES:

• Handle complex and high exposure workers' compensation litigation

• Analyze intricate substantive and procedural legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients

• Prepare pleadings, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies without supervision because of level of experience and expertise

• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology driven environment

• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures

• Provide for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases

• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings and alternative dispute resolutions

• Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients

• Provide opinions to Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients and claims customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school and license to practice in good standing with the Illinois Bar

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in Workers Compensation Litigation

• Knowledge of procedures at the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission with available transportation

• Documented Illinois Workers' Compensation trial expertise

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize duties and time are a must

• Strong communication, computer and technological skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required

• Demonstrated expertise and familiarity in the handling of claim cases and litigation

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel for appearances within central and southern Illinois venues as needed.

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Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. 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. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$123,360 - $185,040

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