Associate Attorney – Workers Compensation & Civil Defense

Orion Placement; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A reputable defense law firm in California is seeking a litigation attorney for an on-site role in downtown San Diego. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor and be admitted to the California Bar, with a preference for 0-4 years of litigation experience. The position involves managing cases from inception to resolution, conducting legal research, and assisting in trial prep. This firm offers a professional environment, robust training, and career growth potential, alongside a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $180,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Experience or exposure to workers compensation, civil liability, employment defense, or subrogation is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Research skills

Oral advocacy skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active admission to the California Bar

Job description

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 Youll 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

JPC-554

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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