Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate (Hybrid)

KAHANA & FELD LLP; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Flexible PTO

Partnership track

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Kahana Feld invites skilled civil litigation attorneys to join its nationally recognized appellate team across California offices. With 3+ years of experience, you will advance complex cases and contribute to a strong culture of mentorship and professional growth.

The firm emphasizes excellent benefits, flexible PTO, and a clear path to partnership, while providing training and a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and top quality advocacy.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor trials.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.

Skills

Civil litigation

Appellate experience

Trial monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Description

Build your career in litigation with Kahana Feld, a National Law Journal 500 firm, where legal professionals can have fulfilling careers. We have immediate openings for skilled civil litigation attorneys, with at least three years of experience, to join our nationally acclaimed appellate team in any of our California offices.

We are seeking attorneys that are looking for an opportunity to:

• Work with great attorneys at a firm that prides itself on having a great culture.
• Benefit from our dedicated training and development team to enhance your legal skills and receive mentoring.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment fundamentally built on respect for all team members and where mentorship and a positive culture are a priority.
• Develop your career and make a difference in the world.

KF was recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace and awarded the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California. Here are a few of the many things that make KF a great firm:

• Excellent benefits (including recently added Paid Parental Leave).
• Flexible PTO.
• Leadership positions are open to all attorneys in every office.
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity. Promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience, insurance defense experience preferred.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor trials.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $150,000 - $200,000 plus discretionary and hours based bonuses.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.