Job Title: Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney
Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)
Firm: Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Practice Area: Workers’ Compensation Defense
Experience Level: 1–7 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $135,000 – $165,000 per year

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Position Overview

Lewis Brisbois, a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join its San Diego office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to grow within a nationally respected defense practice offering complex litigation exposure and long-term career advancement.

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Key Responsibilities

• Defend employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in Workers’ Compensation claims

• Appear before WCAB venues throughout California

• Manage cases from inception through trial

• Handle cases involving:

  • Orthopedic injuries

  • Psychiatric and stress claims

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

  • Asbestos and internal injury claims

• Perform discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials

• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients

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Required Qualifications

• 1–7 years of Workers’ Compensation defense experience

• Active California Bar license (Required)

• Experience appearing before WCAB

• Strong litigation, negotiation, and case management skills

• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation Disability Rating Scale (Preferred, not required)

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Compensation & Benefits

✅ Competitive Salary ($135K–$165K)
✅ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
✅ Life Insurance
✅ 401(k) with Employer Match
✅ Hybrid Work Model
✅ National Firm Growth Opportunities