Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

100% company-paid premiums

Student loan debt payment up to $5,250

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

On-site gym & massage studio

Flexible scheduling

Great work atmosphere

Job summary

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 1–6+ years of experience to defend tort/personal injury matters in a hybrid-remote San Diego setting. The role requires handling investigations, research, discovery, and motions, with deposition and mediation exposure.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong writing, research skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with senior attorneys on trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 1–6+ years of relevant litigation experience.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school

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

• 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) retirementplan with company match
• Pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(FSA)
• On-site gym facilities and massage studio
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Great work atmosphereand supportive teamenvironment