Orion Placement
Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation & Civil Defense
Orion Placement, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation & Civil Defense
Base pay range:
$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
Benefits
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401(k)
Job Type : Full‑time
Seniority level : Associate
Job function : Legal
Industries : Legal Services
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$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
Benefits
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401(k)
Job Type : Full‑time
Seniority level : Associate
Job function : Legal
Industries : Legal Services
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