Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Pettit-Kohn-Ingrassia-Lutz-

San Diego (CA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Health/dental/vision insurance

Company-paid premiums for health and (

Student loan repayment program

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Gym and wellness facilities

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Pettit-Kohn-Ingrassia-Lutz- seeks a Litigation Attorney with 1–6+ years of tort/personal injury defense to join our fast-paced AV-rated firm in a hybrid-remote role in San Diego, CA.

You will handle investigations, research, discovery, motions, depositions, and client representations through mediation and hearings, working closely with senior attorneys to prepare for trials. Excellent writing and research skills are essential.

Qualifications

JD from ABA-accredited law school required.
Active CA State Bar membership required.
1–6+ years of relevant litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in litigation from pre-trial to post-trial.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents.
Participate in depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
Collaborate with senior attorneys to prepare for trials.
Provide strategic legal advice to clients.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Discovery

Motions

Court hearings

Independent work

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Tools

Litigation case management

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury

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

About the Role

Seeking Litigation Attorney with 1-6+ years of experience to handle tort/personal injury defense 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