Senior Subrogation Litigator - Remote CA

The Hartford; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford seeks a Sr Staff Attorney to manage subrogation matters from early assessment through trial, collaborating with Claims and defending related liability matters. This largely remote position is suitable for a California-based attorney with strong experience in subrogation and complex torts, with occasional in-person appearances as needed.

You will apply courtroom skills, strategic judgment, and rigorous research to move cases efficiently, advise insureds, and coordinate with claims

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license and ability to appear in state/federal courts.
• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience, including subrogation, insurance defense and complex tort matters.
• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of subrogation files from inception through trial.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal research; and develop defense strategies.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Take and defend depositions; 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Subrogation experience

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Collaboration with claims

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

The Hartford seeks a Sr Staff Attorney to manage subrogation matters from early assessment through trial, collaborating with Claims and defending related liability matters. This largely remote position is suitable for a California-based attorney with strong experience in subrogation and complex torts, with occasional in-person appearances as needed.

You will apply courtroom skills, strategic judgment, and rigorous research to move cases efficiently, advise insureds, and coordinate with claims