Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation & Civil Defense

Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation & Civil Defense

Base pay range: $ - $ 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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)

Job Type
:
Full‑time

Seniority level
:
Associate

Job function
:
Legal

Industries
:
Legal Services