Associate Attorney - Business Litigation

Pettit Kohn; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental and vision insurance

100% company-paid premiums (health & 1

Company-paid premiums

Student loan repayment

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

FSA

On-site gym

Flexible scheduling

Great work atmosphere

Job summary

Pettit Kohn is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join our Business Litigation & Professional Liability Practice in a hybrid remote role based in San Diego, CA. The attorney will handle complex matters, draft court documents, and participate in depositions and mediations.

You will work closely with senior attorneys on trial preparation, strategy, and client counseling, ensuring high-quality advocacy and professional service.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and represent clients in business litigation from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to prepare for trials.
• Provide strategic advice on professional liability and business litigation matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Attorney – Business Litigation & Professional Liability

Location: Hybrid-Remote (San Diego, CA 92130)

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our Professional Liability and Business Litigation Practice.In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside highly accomplished attorneys on a diverse range of complex business litigation and professional liability cases, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to grow their legal expertise while contributing to the success of a well-respected firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and represent clients in businesslitigation cases, from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys to prepare for trials.
• Provide clients with clear, strategic advice on professional liability and business litigationmatters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of experience in civil litigation or relevant legal experience.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $120,000-$250,000+, commensurate with experience.

• Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 100% company-paidhealth (PPO & HMO) and dental insurance premiums
• Student loan debt paymentup to $5,250annually, effective 1/1/2027
• 401(k) retirementplanwith company match
• Pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(FSA)
• On-site gym facilities and massage studio
• Flexible schedulingto support work-life balance
• Great work atmosphereand supportive teamenvironment

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