Associate Attorney - Civil​/Subrogation

About the Role

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.

• 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

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and autonomy
• Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus opportunities
• Accelerated partnership track in a high-growth firm
• Continuous training and professional development (including access to Sullivan on Comp)
• Strong benefits package, retirement plan with employer match, and generous PTO

• JD and active membership with the State Bar of California
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on subrogation
• Excellent research, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage complex cases proactively and independently

At Michael Sullivan & Associates, subrogation isn’t an afterthought—it’s a core strategy. Join us and help turn recovery into a powerful advantage for our clients.