Sr Staff Attorney - Subrogation

Overview

Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE)

This is a remote legal role with periodic travel within California. The position involves managing subrogation matters from early case assessment through trial, with close partnership alongside Claims. Some auto and general liability tort defense matters may also be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of subrogation files relating to property damage and workers’ compensation claims.
• May also defend some premises, products, general negligence, and auto claims from inception through trial or other resolution.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues, conduct 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; work with experts; 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.
• Serve as lead attorney on assigned files, including setting early strategy, evaluating exposure, and driving resolution.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile and active license to practice in California and 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.
• Documented ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong familiarity with California courts and local practices.
• Highly organized and able to work in a technology-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600
• Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 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
• Base pay may vary based on performance, proficiency, and demonstrated competencies.

Location

• Remote role with periodic travel within California.
• Applicants must reside in California.
• Primarily remote in the State of California, with occasional in-person appearances as needed (approximately 2–4 times per year) and required in-person appearances as the case demands.