Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation & Civil Defense

Salary: $100,000 - $180,000 per year

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted: January 14 2026

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a well-established litigation practice with decades of credibility and staying power
  • Gain exposure across workers’ compensation, civil liability, employment defense, subrogation, and maritime-related matters
  • Work closely with experienced litigators who actively mentor and develop junior attorneys
  • Hands-on litigation role with real responsibility early on
  • Stable, long-term platform with consistent defense-side work

Location

On-site role based in downtown San Diego, supporting matters across Southern California

Note

Must be admitted to the California Bar and comfortable handling litigation responsibilities in a defense environment

About Our Client

Our client is a long-standing California defense law firm with over 60 years of litigation history, representing employers, insurers, and defendants across workers’ compensation, civil liability, employment-related matters, subrogation, and maritime law. The firm is known for its trial experience, professional reputation, and commitment to developing strong litigators.

Job Description

  • Support and manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
  • Take and defend depositions and appear at hearings and conferences
  • Assist with trial preparation and motion practice
  • Work directly with senior attorneys on strategy and case development
  • Communicate with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active admission to the California Bar
  • 0–4 years of litigation experience preferred
  • Experience or exposure to workers’ compensation, civil liability, employment defense, or subrogation is a plus
  • Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Broad-based litigation training instead of a narrow silo
  • Direct access to experienced trial attorneys
  • Professional, no-nonsense culture focused on quality work
  • Long-term career stability with room to grow
  • Respected name in the California defense bar

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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