Law & Motion / Appeals Associate — Strategic Litigation

OCAABA; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Kass, a national civil litigation defense firm, seeks a Law and Motion/ Appellate attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join their team in California. The role involves drafting motions, supporting trial work, and handling appellate matters under seasoned guidance. Qualified candidates hold a J.D.

and active California Bar membership, with strong research and writing skills. Salary ranges from $130,000 to $185,000 annually and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Law review, significant legal writing, judicial clerkship, or externship experience preferred.
• Criminal defense experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pretrial, trial, and post-trial motions, including discovery, dispositive, motions in limine, and fee motions.
• Prepare trial documents, briefs, jury instructions, and verdict forms.
• Handle appellate matters and arguments, with guidance from experienced appellate practitioners.
• Conduct legal research and advise clients and attorneys on complex legal issues.
• Analyze and develop litigation and appellate strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. degree (California Bar)

Job description

Manning Kass, a national civil litigation defense firm, seeks a Law and Motion/ Appellate attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join their team in California. The role involves drafting motions, supporting trial work, and handling appellate matters under seasoned guidance. Qualified candidates hold a J.D.

and active California Bar membership, with strong research and writing skills. Salary ranges from $130,000 to $185,000 annually and benefits are included.