Subrogation Attorney (Remote)

Overview

A specialty insurance organization is seeking a Trial Attorney, Subrogation to join their Claims Counsel team. This role involves providing legal representation for subrogation interests before courts, arbitration panels, or other bodies, and advising claims employees on pre-suit and litigated claim matters. The position supports the completion of caseloads, pre-suit investigations, and trial work of moderate complexity, including settlement, trial, or appeal processes. The role offers opportunities to develop litigation skills for subrogation files independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a consistent workload of subrogation files involving property, maritime, financial, and cyber matters.
• Conduct pre-suit investigations and handle trial work, including settlement, trial, or appeal.
• Collaborate with Lead Attorney on all aspects of pre-suit and litigated files, including retaining experts, sending pre-suit notice letters, coordinating joint inspections and exams, initiating litigation, and managing all phases through trial.
• Take all appropriate legal actions to protect subrogation and recovery interests ethically and zealously.
• Prepare appeals and conduct necessary legal research on motions.
• Obtain authority from Subrogation Claims to negotiate settlements with defense counsel.
• Provide counsel to the Subrogation Claims department throughout the lifecycle of files.
• Review and report on large loss cases to Lead Attorney; prepare timely reports and participate in conferences to discuss assigned files.
• Maintain strong professional knowledge of relevant legal environments and apply this knowledge effectively.
• Supervise and direct paralegals and other staff in document production and litigation file management.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• 5-7 years of experience litigating property and/or maritime subrogation claims.
• Substantial experience with legal research, discovery depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $114,000 - $161,000, varying by location, role, experience, and skillset.
• For candidates in San Francisco, CA; Washington DC; Massachusetts offices; and New York City metro area, base salary range is $143,000 - $168,000.
• Eligibility for bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period.
• Competitive paid time off programs.
• 401(k) savings plan with annual contributions up to 12% of annual salary.
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and various voluntary benefits.

Location

This position is open to candidates located in Florida, Texas, California, New York, or remote nationwide within the United States.