Associate Attorney (Remote โ California Bar Required)
Salary: $130,000โ$150,000 + Discretionary Bonuses
A well-established California-based law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Auto Subrogation team. This is a fully remote opportunity for a California-barred attorney, with office space available in Mission Valley for those who prefer an in-person work environment.
The firm has been serving clients for over 20 years and is known for its stability, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to providing steady, high-quality legal work while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
Position Overview
The Associate Attorney will focus exclusively on auto subrogation matters, managing a contingency-based caseload from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate will have 2โ5 years of civil litigation experience and be comfortable handling matters independently while collaborating with an experienced legal team.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of auto subrogation matters from initial filing through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda
- Handle court appearances, including case management conferences, mandatory settlement conferences, mediations, and trials as needed
- Take and defend depositions
- Propound and respond to written discovery
- Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient claim resolution
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members
Work Environment
- Fully remote position
- Firm provides work-from-home technology
- No billable hour requirement
- Supportive training structure with a dedicated training manager and attorney mentorship to help attorneys become proficient in the practice area
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $130,000โ$150,000
Additional compensation:
- Eligible for discretionary bi-annual bonuses after completing one full year of employment
- Annual performance reviews with merit increases
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Firm pays approximately 90% of employee medical premium
- Coverage begins the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period
- 401(k) plan with 4% employer match after one year of employment (immediately vested)
- 18 days of accrued PTO annually
- 7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- California Bar dues covered
Qualifications
- Active California Bar admission required
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred
- Deposition experience required for candidates with less than 2 years of experience
- Auto subrogation experience is a plus
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage a caseload independently
- Stable employment history preferred
Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to McKinley.Horwitz[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Remote Auto Subrogation Attorney" as the subject line.