Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate (Hybrid)

Kahana Feld; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Partnership opportunities

Mentoring and training

Job summary

Kahana Feld is recruiting civil litigation attorneys with at least three years of experience to join our nationally acclaimed appellate team in California offices. The firm emphasizes mentorship, training, and a culture built on respect for all team members.

We offer excellent benefits, flexible PTO, and a realistic path to partnership across all offices, with opportunities for leadership and equity partnerships based on performance and fit.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Appellate experience

Monitoring trials

Strong references

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.

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.

Salary Description

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

$150,000 - $200,000

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