Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate

Jobtailor; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahana Feld is seeking an attorney to join its nationally acclaimed appellate team in California. You will handle civil litigation matters and appellate work while monitoring trials and coordinating with colleagues across the firm's California offices.

The role emphasizes training, development, mentoring, and contributing to an inclusive, respectful, and positive firm culture. A California bar membership and strong references are required, with insurance defense and appellate experience

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor trials.
• Excellent references and record of job stability.
• California bar in good standing; eligible to work in the U.S.; E-Verify participant.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters and appellate work.
• Monitor trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys across California offices.
• Participate in training, development, and mentoring.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful firm culture.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Appellate Experience

Trial Monitoring

Mentoring

Collaboration

Positive Firm Culture Contribution

Job description

• Join Kahana Feld’s nationally acclaimed appellate team
• Handle civil litigation matters and appellate work
• Monitor trials
• Work with attorneys across the firm’s California offices
• Participate in training, development, and mentoring
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and positive firm culture
• Develop a legal career and contribute to meaningful work

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 meet applicable work authorization requirements; organization participates in E-Verify

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive civil litigation and appellate experience, with a strong ability to monitor trials and contribute to a collaborative firm culture. Holds a valid California bar membership and meets work authorization requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Hard Skills

• Civil Litigation
• Appellate Law
• Trial Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Positive Firm Culture Contribution

Certifications & Qualifications

• California Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Defense
• E-Verify
• Job Stability
• Legal Career Development