Subrogation/Civil Attorney Needed to Join Great Team!

Michael Sullivan & Associates is looking for exceptional Subrogation Attorneys to join our team and help grow our practice. Our firm is committed to providing a supportive work environment, where collaboration is encouraged and success is recognized and rewarded. Attorneys and support professionals conduct themselves with the guidance of MS&A's Mission Statement, which holds all employees to the highest professional standards and ensures a productive and collegial workplace. Michael Sullivan & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, recognizing that diverse perspectives and experiences enhance the firm’s innovation, creativity, productivity, engagement and results. 

Candidates MUST reside in California. Travel is required as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advocate on behalf of insurance carriers, third party administrators, and self-insured employers. 
• Prepare correspondence to clients, opposing counsel and insurance carriers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and mediation briefs.
• Attend court appearances, settlement conferences and mediations.
• Manage calendar.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Conduct expert depositions.
• Negotiate settlements on subrogation files.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery on subrogation files.
• Proactive case management.
• Mentor and manage legal assistant.
• Establish relationships with clients, co-workers, and vendors.
• Attend marketing events with new and existing clients.
• Review and work on files, enter time into billing software.
• Input case information into PracticeMaster.
• Meet deadlines for client correspondence.
• Meet deadlines for protecting the statute of limitations and discovery responses.
• Attend client file reviews.
• Conduct training seminars for clients on subrogation case law.
• Understand and maintain current knowledge of California civil procedure, California Rules of Court and workers’ compensation case law and statutes as it relates to subrogation.
• All other duties or tasks, as needed.

Skills & Experience
 
 •Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degree;
 •Member, State Bar of California;
 •Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability;
 •Excellent written and oral communication; and
 •Commitment to proactive case management. 
•Must reside in California

Benefits & Pay 

We offer a competitive salary, a casual environment, and a generous benefits package including: 

· Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities

· Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) for Attorneys

· Eligible Attorneys get 90 Credit Hours offered once per calendar year to take a vacation!

· Remote Work (office space is also available, if needed)

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance

· Firm paid Long Term Disability & Life Insurance  

· 11 Paid Holidays 

· 401(k) Employer Matching after 1-year 

· Flexible Spending Account 

· Accelerated Partnership Track 

· Continuous Training/Learning 

· Employee Discounts 

· Holiday Parties & Team Building

· Employee Referral Program 

· Cell Phone Reimbursement 

· Military Leave 

· Premium Office Locations

· Ease of Access to Public Transit 

· Casual Dress Code 

-Eligible Attorneys get 70 Credit Hours offered once per calendar year to take a vacation!

ABOUT US 

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is a cutting-edge law firm that provides high-quality litigation defense for the Workers’ Compensation industry. We publish the highly respected Sullivan on Comp legal treatise and conduct live training seminars and webinars. The firm develops lasting relationships with clients through superior legal services at significant value, and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. 

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines 

Physical:
 Computer keyboarding, travel as required 

Auditory/Visual:
 Hearing, vision and speaking 

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. 

If you possess the above experience and attributes, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Apply" button.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. All candidates who are provided with an offer of employment must pass a background check prior to the first day of employment. 

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.

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