Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate

Jobtailor; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahana Feld LLP seeks an experienced attorney to join its nationally acclaimed appellate team in Walnut Creek, California. You will handle civil litigation matters and collaborate with attorneys across the firm's California offices.

This role emphasizes trial monitoring, training and mentoring, and contributing to an inclusive, respectful firm culture while advancing your legal career and making a meaningful impact. You must be a member of the California bar and eligible for E-Verify.

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters as part of the appellate team.
• Work with attorneys across California offices.
• Monitor trials and provide status updates.
• Develop legal skills through training and mentoring.
• Contribute to an inclusive and respectful firm culture.
• Develop a legal career and make a difference in the world.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Insurance Defense

Appellate Law

Trial Monitoring

California Bar Membership

Education

California Bar Membership

E-Verify Eligibility

Job description

• Join Kahana Feld's nationally acclaimed appellate team
• Handle 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 and respectful 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 trials
• Excellent references
• Record of job stability
• Member of the California bar in good standing
• Must be eligible to work under the organization's E-Verify requirements

Core Competencies

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

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Litigation
• Trial Monitoring
• Appellate Law
• Insurance Defense

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Inclusivity

Certifications & Qualifications

• California Bar Membership
• E-Verify Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Appellate Law
• Legal Career Development