Equity Appellate Partner - Growth, Flexible PTO, Inclusive

KAHANA & FELD LLP; California; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Realistic partnership track

Job summary

KAHANA & FELD LLP is seeking an appellate partner for their California office. The firm offers a unique opportunity for prospective partners, including the chance to become an equity partner without needing a pre-existing book of business. Kahana Feld values a supportive culture that fosters teamwork and mentorship. The ideal candidate has extensive appellate experience, is a member of the California bar, and possesses excellent references. Compensation ranges from $200,000 to $300,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Partner-level appellate experience, capable of running files and managing client relationships.
• Maintains excellent references and shows job stability.
• Must be a member of the California bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Become an equity partner at a fast-growing firm.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment.
• Mentor and support colleagues in the firm.

Skills

Appellate experience

Client management

Expertise in legal references

Bar membership in California

Job description

Description

National Firm Looking for an Appellate Partner to Join our California Team!

Kahana Feld is an award-winning national law firm with over ten offices nationally and growing. We are seeking Appellate Partners that are looking for an opportunity to:

• Become an Equity Partner at a fast-growing national firm that values teamwork, does not require a “book” of business to become an equity partner, and will help you market.
• Work with great attorneys at a firm that prides itself on having a supportive culture.
• Contribute to an inclusive 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.

KF was recognized as a 2026 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.
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity. Promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Partner level civil litigation experience, insurance defense experience preferred.
• Ability to run files and manage clients and carrier relationships.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor trials.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $200,000 - $300,000 plus discretionary and hours based bonuses.

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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, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, 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.