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

• 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

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

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

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.

• 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 developmentCommunicate with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel

• 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

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

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