Senior Counsel - General Liability

Pettit-Kohn-Ingrassia-Lutz-

San Diego (CA)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

100% company-paid premiums for health

Student loan debt payment up to 5250/€

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

On-site gym facilities

Flexible scheduling

Great work atmosphere

Job summary

Pettit-Kohn-Ingrassia-Lutz- seeks a Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney with 7+ years of experience to handle general liability and complex liability matters in a fast-paced AV-rated firm. The role involves trial preparation, depositions, mediations, and close collaboration with senior attorneys to deliver strategic advice to clients.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, California Bar admission, and strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the California State Bar.
7+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

Represent clients and manage litigation cases from pre-trial to post-trial.
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
Take a leading role 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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Job Title: Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney – General Liability

Location: San Diego, CA 92130 or Los Angeles, CA 90045 - hybrid, onsite or remote options available.

Must be licensed to practice law in California; must work Pacific Standard Time work schedule.

About the Role: We are seeking a senior Litigation Attorney with 7+ years of experience to represent a wide variety of clients in general liability (auto, premises liability, construction defect) and complex liability matters for a hard-working, fast-paced, AV-rated law firm. Self-starting, sold work ethic candidate with experience all aspects of litigation required, including investigation, research, analysis, discovery, and motions. Candidate must have significant experience taking and defending depositions and representing clients in mediations and court hearings. Excellent research and writing skills are required.

Key Responsibilities

Representclients and manage litigation cases, from pre-trial to post-trial.
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
Take a leading role in depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
Collaborate closely with senior attorneys to prepare for trials.
Provide clients with clear, strategic advice.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the California State Bar.
7+ 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