Advocacy Attorney

Job Description Are you a workers' compensation attorney looking to make a change?

We are looking for a Subrogation Attorney to join a specialized litigation practice in San Diego. This role is well suited for an attorney with a workers’ compensation background who wants to expand into civil litigation while managing subrogation matters for insurer and adjuster clients. You will handle a diverse caseload involving accident-related losses, collaborate closely with clients, and contribute to efficient case resolution through strong advocacy, analysis, and communication.

Manage a portfolio of subrogation files from intake through resolution, reviewing claim materials and identifying viable recovery opportunities.

• Evaluate liability, damages, and medical causation issues in matters involving workplace incidents, vehicle collisions, and other tort-based losses.
• Prepare litigation documents such as motions, settlement statements, mediation briefs, and other case-related filings.
• Analyze the procedural posture of connected workers’ compensation and civil matters to support informed legal strategy.
• Maintain billable work expectations while managing an active caseload in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Ability to commute to downtown San Diego (near Santa Fe Depot).
• Familiarity with subrogation claims, insurance-related litigation, or recovery matters is preferred.
• Experience with workers’ compensation medical-legal processes, including QME-related issues, is a plus.