Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate

Jobtailor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahana Feld seeks an experienced attorney to join its nationally recognized appellate team in California. The role focuses on civil litigation, appellate matters, and insurance defense, with opportunities to monitor trials and collaborate across offices.

The candidate will mentor others and contribute to an inclusive, respectful workplace culture while developing legal skills and making a meaningful impact in the field of appellate law.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor trials.
• Excellent references.
• Record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.
• Must be eligible to work under E-Verify requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates extensive civil litigation experience, with focus on appellate and insurance defense matters.
• Possesses strong trial monitoring skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaborates with attorneys across California offices to support appellate cases.
• Participates in mentoring and training to develop junior lawyers.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Appellate Law

Trial Monitoring

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Inclusivity

Respectfulness

Education

California Bar Membership

E-Verify Eligibility

Job description

• Join Kahana Feld's nationally acclaimed appellate team
• Handle skilled civil litigation matters
• Work with attorneys across the firm's California offices
• Monitor trials
• Develop legal skills through training and mentoring
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful workplace culture
• Develop a legal career and make a difference in the world

Requirements

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience preferred
• Appellate experience preferred
• Ability to monitor trials
• Excellent references
• Record of job stability
• Member of the California bar in good standing
• Must be eligible to work under E-Verify requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive civil litigation experience, with a focus on appellate and insurance defense matters. Possesses strong trial monitoring skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Litigation Experience
• Appellate Experience
• Insurance Defense Experience
• Trial Monitoring Skills
• California Bar Membership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Litigation
• Appellate Law
• Trial Monitoring
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Inclusivity
• Respectfulness

Certifications & Qualifications

• California Bar Membership
• E-Verify Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Appellate Law
• Legal Skills Development
• Workplace Culture