Senior Staff Attorney, Subrogation & Trial - Remote CA

The Hartford; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Annual Incentive Bonus

Paid holidays and paid time off

Fitness reimbursement

Travel/parking reimbursement

Company phone and internet

Mentorship and development

Job summary

The Hartford's Staff Legal team seeks a Sr Staff Attorney (LM07DE) for remote work based in California. You will handle subrogation matters from inception through trial, working closely with Claims and defending auto, general liability, and property damage claims as needed.

This role emphasizes trial readiness, strong writing, and independent caseload management while collaborating with experts to move cases toward resolution for insured partners.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California license to practice and bar membership.
• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience including subrogation and insurance defense.
• First-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of subrogation files through trial or resolution.
• Analyze issues, perform legal research, and develop defense strategies.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Take depositions, work with experts, and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Provide timely legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and co-counsel per office procedures.
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of cases while maintaining service quality.

Skills

Litigation experience

Subrogation experience

Insurance defense

Tort matters

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

AI tools

Job description

The Hartford's Staff Legal team seeks a Sr Staff Attorney (LM07DE) for remote work based in California. You will handle subrogation matters from inception through trial, working closely with Claims and defending auto, general liability, and property damage claims as needed.

This role emphasizes trial readiness, strong writing, and independent caseload management while collaborating with experts to move cases toward resolution for insured partners.