Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate

Jobtailor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahana Feld is seeking an experienced associate to join its nationally acclaimed appellate team in civil litigation and appellate work. The role emphasizes monitoring trials and developing legal skills through training and mentoring.

The firm highlights an inclusive, respectful culture with a path toward equity or non-equity partnership. Excellent references and California bar standing are required to join this respected NLJ 500 firm.

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 comply with E-Verify requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters and appellate work.
• Monitor trials as part of case management.
• Develop legal skills through training and mentoring.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful firm culture.
• Progress toward equity or non-equity partnership.
• Develop a legal career and make a difference.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Appellate Law

Trial Monitoring

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Education

California Bar Membership

Job description

• Join Kahana Feld's nationally acclaimed appellate team
• Work with attorneys at a National Law Journal 500 firm
• Handle civil litigation matters and appellate work
• Monitor trials
• Develop legal skills through training and mentoring
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful firm culture
• Develop a legal career and make a difference
• Progress toward equity or non-equity partnership

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 comply with E-Verify requirements

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 complies with E-Verify requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Inclusivity
• Respectfulness

Certifications & Qualifications

• California Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

• E-Verify Compliance
• Insurance Defense
• Civil Litigation Matters
• Appellate Work
• National Law Journal 500