Sr Staff Attorney - Subrogation

Overview

This role is an in-house attorney position within the organization’s Staff Legal team, handling sophisticated subrogation litigation in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities range from early case assessment through trial. In addition, the role may include select auto and general liability tort defense matters.

This is a primarily remote position. The role is for an attorney who is physically located in California, with occasional in-person appearances as needed (approximately 2–4 times per year) and additional in-person requirements as dictated by case demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of subrogation matters relating to property damage and workers’ compensation claims.
• Handle defense of select matters that may include premises, products, general negligence, and auto claims, from inception through trial or other resolution.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal research; and develop well-reasoned defense strategies.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Take and defend depositions; coordinate and work with experts; and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
• Communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures.
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile and active license to practice in California, with ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience, including subrogation, insurance defense, and complex tort matters.
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong familiarity with California courts and local practices.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize competing deadlines, and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 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.

The 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 performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role.

Location

• Applicants must reside in California.
• Remote role with periodic travel within California.