Senior Counsel - Personal Injury

pettitkohningrassialutzdolinpc; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

PettitKohn Ingle & Gray LLP seeks a Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in tort defense, is licensed in California, and can work Pacific Standard Time hours in a hybrid/onsite setting.

Responsibilities include handling all aspects of litigation, taking depositions, guiding clients, and coordinating with senior attorneys to prepare for trials. Excellent research, writing, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 7+ years of experience in tort defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients and manage litigated 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

Strong communication

Legal research

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90245 - hybrid or onsite 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 tort liability disputes for a well-respected, fast-paced, AV-rated defense law firm. Self-starting, sold work ethic candidate with experience 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

• Representclients and manage litigated in 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

• Salary: $180K to $280K, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• 100% company-paidhealth and dental insurance premiums
• Student loan debt payment up to $5,250annually, effective 1/1/2027
• 401(k) retirementplan with company match
• Pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(FSA)
• On-site gym facilities
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Great work atmosphere and supportive teamenvironment