Associate Attorney - Transportation

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Great work atmosphere

Job summary

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3-6+ years of experience in general liability and complex liability matters for their hybrid-remote office in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will manage litigation cases and possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

The position offers a competitive salary of $130,000 - $185,000+, commensurate with experience, along with generous benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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

Writing skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independently manage cases

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school

Active membership in the California State Bar

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 in relevant 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.

We also offer bonus opportunities, generous benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) with company match, and a great work atmosphere. If you are motivated to deliver quality results, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with great people, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now

Take the next step in your legal career and join a team where your skills and ideas will be truly valued. Please apply directly or send your resume and application details to [e-mail].