Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate

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

Job summary

Kahana Feld seeks an experienced civil litigator to join its nationally acclaimed appellate team in California. You will handle civil litigation work, monitor trials, and collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s California offices.

The role emphasizes developing legal skills through training and mentoring while contributing to an inclusive, respectful, and positive firm culture. A California bar membership and strong references are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor trials and maintain excellent references.
• California bar membership in good standing mandatory.
• Participation in E-Verify required.

Responsibilities

• Handle skilled civil litigation work.
• Monitor trials and report findings to senior attorneys.
• Collaborate with attorneys across California offices.
• Develop legal skills through training and mentoring.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and positive firm culture.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Appellate Experience

Insurance Defense Experience

Trial Monitoring

Mentoring

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Education

California Bar Membership

Tools

E-Verify

Job description

• Join Kahana Feld’s nationally acclaimed appellate team


• Handle skilled civil litigation work


• Work with attorneys across the firm’s California offices


• Monitor trials


• Develop legal skills through training and mentoring


• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and positive firm 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 trialsExcellent references


• Record of job stability


• Member of the California bar in good standing


• Participation in E-Verify

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive civil litigation experience, with a focus on appellate work and insurance defense. Proven ability to monitor trials and contribute to a positive firm culture while maintaining membership in the California bar.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Litigation Experience


• Appellate Experience


• Insurance Defense Experience


• Trial Monitoring


• California Bar Membership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Litigation


• Appellate Law


• Insurance Defense


• Trial Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Mentoring


• Collaboration


• Inclusivity

Certifications & Qualifications

• California Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

• E-Verify


• Legal Career Development


• Positive Firm Culture