Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate (Hybrid)

Kahana Feld; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahana Feld is seeking civil litigation attorneys for multiple California offices and other locations. The firm emphasizes a great culture, strong training and development, and a path toward partnership.

Compensation ranges from $115,000 to $200,000 with discretionary bonuses, and the organization participates in E-Verify. Openings are for associate or senior attorney roles; state bar admission is required and NJ/CT bar applicants may be considered for NYC offices.

Qualifications

• Civil litigation background/experience strongly preferred.
• Ability/willingness to monitor trials.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the appropriate state bar in good standing. New Jersey and Connecticut-barred attorneys will also be considered for the New York City office.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial monitoring

Education

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.

Our nationally-acclaimed appellate team has immediate openings for skilled civil litigation attorneys in New York City, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and in all our California offices. We are looking for sharp lawyers with any level of experience for associate/senior attorney roles who can think, write, and argue.

• 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.

Description

Build your career in litigation with Kahana Feld, a National Law Journal 500 firm, where legal professionals can have fulfilling careers.

Our nationally-acclaimed appellate team has immediate openings for skilled civil litigation attorneys in New York City, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and in all our California offices. We are looking for sharp lawyers with any level of experience for associate/senior attorney roles who can think, write, and argue.

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.

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• 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

• Civil litigation background/experience strongly preferred.


• Ability/willingness to monitor trials.


• Excellent references and a record of job stability.


• Member of the appropriate state bar in good standing. New Jersey and Connecticut-barred attorneys will also be considered for the New York City office.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $200,000 plus discretionary and hours based bonuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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.

Salary Description

$115,000 - $200,000