Associate Attorney - Transportation

Pettit Kohn; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Student loan repayment

401(k) match

Pet insurance

FSA

On-site gym

Massage studio

Flexible scheduling

Great work environment

Job summary

Pettit Kohn in San Diego, CA is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3–6+ years of experience to handle general liability and transportation matters in a fast-paced AV-rated firm. The role involves managing cases from pre-trial to post-trial, drafting pleadings and motions, and taking depositions, mediations, and hearings.

Ideal candidates will have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active California Bar membership, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 3-6+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 clients with clear, strategic legal advice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Communication

Independence

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 3-6+ 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.
• 3-6+ 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: $130,000 - $185,000+, commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

• 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