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