Associate Attorney - Litigation - Hybrid - All California Offices

ZipRecruiter; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join its California team. The firm promotes a supportive culture and offers opportunities across various litigation practice areas. Attractive benefits, a realistic path to partnership, and competitive compensation are provided, alongside the chance for substantial bonuses.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Leadership positions available for all attorneys

Bonus program for billable hours

Opportunities for partnership

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Bar membership in good standing is essential.
• Job stability and excellent references are prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Work in litigation practice groups like business litigation, employment, appellate, etc.
• Contribute to a diverse environment focused on respect and mentorship.
• Develop career and find a niche through junior and mid-level opportunities.

Skills

Strong academic record

Excellent references

Cultural fit

Education

Member of the California bar

Job description

Job Description:

Firm Looking for a Litigation Attorney (at least 1-5 years of experience) to join our California Team! We have openings in all of our California offices: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Irvine, and Walnut Creek.

Kahana Feld is an award-winning law firm with twelve offices nationally and growing. We are seeking attorneys that are looking for an opportunity to:

• Work with great attorneys at a fast-growing, cutting-edge firm that prides itself on having a great culture.
• Contribute to a diverse environment fundamentally built on respect for all team members and where mentorship and a positive culture are a priority.
• Develop your career and make a difference in the world. Kahana Feld is purpose driven!
• Work in our litigation practice groups, such as business litigation, employment, appellate, general liability, construction defect, and more.
• Opportunity for junior associates to work in our different litigation practice groups to find their niche and mid-level associates moving into dedicated practice groups.

KF was recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace and awarded the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California.

We have a unique business model designed to support the success of all our attorneys, from day one! Building a law practice with a great culture is the purpose of the firm.

Here are a few of the many things that make KF a great firm!

• Excellent benefits (including recently added Paid Parental Leave).
• Flexible PTO.
• Leadership positions are open to all attorneys in every office.
• Billable hours requirement of 1800, with an hours-based bonus program for up to $40,000 for attorneys that bill more hours ($2,500 for every 25 hours above 1800 up to 2200 hours and $40,000).
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity, and promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong academic record and cultural fit.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.
• Relevant experience but not required.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $170,000 for 1800 hours plus up to $40,000 in additional guaranteed bonus based off of hours billed.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.