Associate Attorney - General Liability

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $110k-$185k+

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

FSA

On-site gym

Flexible scheduling

Great work atmosphere

Job summary

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC seeks a Litigation Attorney for general liability and transportation matters. The role requires 1–6+ years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases with independence.

Hybrid-remote arrangements are available in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will handle a wide range of pre-trial to post-trial work, engage in depositions, and collaborate with senior attorneys to prepare for trials while providing

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 1–6+ years of experience in relevant litigation.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and represent clients in litigation cases 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 clients with clear, strategic advice on legal matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation management

Deposition experience

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Attorney – General Liability / Transportation

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

About the Role:

Seeking Litigation Attorney with 1-6+ years of experience to handle general liability (auto, premises liability, construction defect) and complex liability matters for a hard-working, fast-paced, AV-rated law firm. Self-starting, solid work ethic candidate with experience in all aspects of litigation required, including investigation, research, analysis, discovery and motions. Candidate should have experience taking percipient/party/expert depositions and representing clients in mediations and court hearings. Excellent research and writing skills are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and represent clients in litigation 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 legal matters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 1-6+ years of experience inrelevant 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: $110,000 - $185,000+, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 100% company-paidhealth 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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