Associate Attorney - General Liability

Pettit Kohn; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid premiums

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Pet insurance

FSA

On-site gym

Massage studio

Flexible scheduling

Great team environment

Job summary

Pettit Kohn in San Diego, CA seeks a Litigation Attorney with 1–6+ years of experience to handle general liability matters including auto, premises liability, and construction defects for a fast-paced AV-rated firm.

You will manage matters from pre-trial to post-trial, draft pleadings and motions, take depositions, and participate in mediations while collaborating closely with senior attorneys to prepare for trials.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• 1–6+ years of experience in general liability or related areas.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

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 clear, strategic advice on legal matters to clients.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Trial preparation

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school

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 atmosphereland supportive teamenvironment

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