Associate Attorney - Civil/Subrogation

Job Description

Job Description

Celebrating 30 years in business, Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is a multi-state law firm with a growing national presence. The Firm provides our Attorneys with cutting edge tools of the trade, and we offer unmatched opportunities for advancement and a clear path to partnership. Our team is different because our people are committed to engaging in a culture of emotional maturity. This is best-showcased by our Attorney Development team who is both direct and supportive, to help deliver results for clients.

As a Civil Litigation & Insurance Subrogation Attorney, you will work in a primarily remote environment, with as-needed travel for mandatory meetings, depositions and appearances. This role is ideal for a strategic, forward-thinking litigator who thrives on maximizing recovery and driving results. You will play a critical role in our subrogation practice—an essential component of every workers’ compensation strategy. You’ll identify third-party liability, pursue recovery actions, and help insurers and self-insured employers recoup funds tied to claims. Your work will directly impact clients’ financial outcomes by reducing claim costs and strengthening program performance.

Compensation

• $150,000 - $200,000, DOE
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Key Focus Areas

• Workers’ Compensation Subrogation: Identify and pursue third-party recovery opportunities in complex claims.
• Property Damage Subrogation: Recover losses arising from third-party negligence or fault.
• Civil Litigation: Manage cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, negotiations, and hearings.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with insurers, employers, and TPAs to integrate subrogation into broader claims strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Civil Litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on subrogation.
• Active license and in good-standing with the California State Bar.
• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Must have recent experience defending against PAGA claims and Class Actions.
• Experience with public entity defense a plus.
• Superior research, analytical, negotiating ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Commitment to proactive case management.

Health & Wellness

• Medical plan options including Kaiser Permanente HMO, Cigna EPO, and Cigna PPO
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental with DHMO and PPO options
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Firm-Paid Life/AD&D (up to $150k) & Long-term Disability ( LTD ) Insurance.
• Firm-Paid Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) offering confidential support.

Retirement & Voluntary Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Critical Illness , Accident , and Hospital Indemnity Coverage , available at group rates.
• Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) and Dependent Care Assistance Program ( DCAP ) options for eligible pre-tax expenses.
• Voluntary short-term disability ( STD ) coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance up to $500,000.
• Optional Pet Insurance , because family comes in many forms.

Flexibility

• Remote-first work environment with some travel required on an as-needed basis.
• 10 offices throughout California, providing greater flexibility to work near where you live.
• 1 office in Colorado.

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.