Senior Subrogation Trial Attorney - Remote CA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Fitness reimbursement

Travel/parking reimbursement

Cell phone and internet reimbursement

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE) in California for a primarily remote role. You will handle subrogation matters from early assessment through trial, collaborating with Claims, and may defend related tort matters.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, courtroom presence, and the ability to move cases forward, with opportunities for growth and mentorship. Occasional in-person appearances are required within California; comprehensive compensation and extensive benefits are

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage subrogation files from inception through trial or resolution.
• Analyze issues, conduct legal research, and develop defense strategies.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs.
• Take depositions, work with experts, and prepare witnesses.
• Represent clients at trials, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.
• Provide timely liability and damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel.
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of cases with high quality service.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial advocacy

Case management

Courtroom presence

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE) in California for a primarily remote role. You will handle subrogation matters from early assessment through trial, collaborating with Claims, and may defend related tort matters.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, courtroom presence, and the ability to move cases forward, with opportunities for growth and mentorship. Occasional in-person appearances are required within California; comprehensive compensation and extensive benefits are