Manning Kass Seeks a Premises Liability Mid-Level to Senior Associate

OCAABA; California; On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

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Job summary

Manning Kass seeks a Premises Liability Mid-Level to Senior Associate for our California offices. The role requires a J.D. and active California Bar membership, plus 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with premises liability preferred. You will collaborate with lead attorneys and handle all phases of litigation, from discovery to trial.

Locations: Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, and San Diego. Annual salary range with benefits: $135,000 – $185,000.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Premises liability litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings, participate in site inspections, and take/defend depositions.
• Draft extensive written discovery and respond to interrogatories and document requests.
• Evaluate and implement litigation strategies and manage client communications.
• Collaborate with lead attorneys daily from case evaluation to trial preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

J.D. degree

California Bar membership

Job description

Manning Kass Seeks a Premises Liability Mid-Level to Senior Associate

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, they have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 170 attorneys across eight offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

The Premise Liability Mid-level to Senior Associate must have at least 5+ years of experience to join our Premises Liability Team.

The Premises Liability Team manages a diverse range of cases, including the defense of restaurants, retail stores, sports clubs, attractions, theaters, and other businesses. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals.

Responsibilities:

• Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Qualifications:

J.D. and active California Bar membership in good standing.

5+ years of civil litigation experience.

Premises liability litigation experience preferred.

Strong legal research, writing, and attention to detail.

Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Locations (California): Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, and San Diego.

Annual salary range with benefits: $ 135,000 – $185,000 .