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Deputy City Attorney (Civil Litigation Division, Workers’ Compensation Unit) – City Attorney’s
City of San Diego
1211 - City Attorney
Location
San Diego, California, 92101
Salary
$113,767 - $200,859
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing legal advice to the City of San Diego on workers' compensation matters and handling related court cases, such as trials and appeals, in partnership with the city's risk management team.
It suits experienced attorneys who enjoy civil litigation and advising on employee injury benefits and medical care issues.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with strong courtroom skills and knowledge of labor laws.
Key Requirements
- Active membership in the California State Bar
- Experience in workers' compensation law and litigation
- Proficiency in handling trials, hearings, motions, and appeals at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
- Ability to provide legal advice on legislative changes, benefits, and medical care
- Strong collaboration skills with risk management and city departments
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Full Job Description
The San Diego City Attorney's Office protects the people of San Diego by serving as chief legal counsel to the City of San Diego’s elected officials and operational departments; prosecuting and defending civil cases involving the City; and as the City’s prosecutor on behalf of the People of the State of California, by holding accountable those who commit crimes against the public health and safety and violate other local and state laws.
Our municipal law firm employs over 175 lawyers and approximately 220 support staff, dedicated to providing legal services to the City of San Diego.
The Civil Litigation Division of the San Diego City Attorney’s Office is seeking applications for a Deputy City Attorney for its Workers’ Compensation Unit.
The Workers’ Compensation Unit works closely with the Risk Management Department to provide legal advice on a wide range of issues, from interpretation of legislative changes to operational decisions regarding benefits and medical care.
In addition to its advisory role, the unit handles all aspects of litigation at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, including trials, hearings, liens, death benefits, motions, and appeals.
To Apply:
To learn more about the position, please visit the San Diego City Attorney’s Office - Career Page
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