Sr Staff Attorney - Subrogation

The Hartford • Brea, CA

12d • Remote

About The Position

The Hartford is hiring a senior attorney for its Staff Legal team. The attorney will manage subrogation matters involving property damage and workers’ compensation claims from early case assessment through trial or other resolution, partnering closely with Claims. The role may also include defense of premises liability, products liability, general negligence, and auto claims. The attorney will lead assigned files, set strategy, evaluate exposure, and drive resolution, while advising Claims and insured partners. This is a remote position for an attorney domiciled in California, with periodic travel within the state, occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2–4 times per year), and in-person court appearances as required by cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Domicile in California and an active license to practice in California, with ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Membership in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• At least 5 years of relevant litigation experience, including subrogation, insurance defense, and complex tort matters.
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong familiarity with California courts and local practices.
• Highly organized and comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of subrogation files involving property damage and workers’ compensation claims.
• Potentially handle defense of 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 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 alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability and damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures.
• Drive prompt and efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining quality and customer service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual Incentive Bonus.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for work-related travel and parking.
• Company phone and standard internet reimbursement.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and development pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree