Litigation Associate

Manning Kass; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending account

401K

Pet insurance

Referral program

Confidential application process

Job summary

A national civil litigation defense firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney for their California office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience and will thrive in a supportive environment focused on professional development. Responsibilities include analyzing litigation strategies, maintaining client communication, and representing clients in legal proceedings. The firm offers a competitive salary starting at $125,000, a generous bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Ability to advise clients on risk mitigation and case resolution.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and execute litigation strategies throughout all stages.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings, including mediations.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Case strategy formulation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Overview

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning | Kass is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join one of our California offices with at least 3+ years of experience in General Civil Litigation. This role offers the chance to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment while benefiting from industry recognition and top-tier mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
• Conduct depositions, take examinations under oath (EUO), propound and respond to written discovery.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, offering detailed liability and damage analyses.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Salary Range starting at $125,000 - $180,000.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure, allowing our associates to earn bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.