Partner - Appellate - Hybrid

KAHANA & FELD LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Realistic partnership track

Equity partnership available

Job summary

KAHANA & FELD LLP, a nationwide law firm, is seeking an appellate partner for their California office. This position offers a unique opportunity to become an equity partner without a required book of business. The ideal candidate will have partner-level appellate experience, excellent references, and be a member of the California bar. The firm promotes a supportive culture and offers competitive compensation ranging from $200,000 to $300,000, alongside bonuses. KAHANA & FELD LLP is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Partner-level appellate experience, including ability to run files and manage clients.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Active membership in the California bar.

Responsibilities

• Run appellate cases and manage clients and carrier relationships.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Help market the firm and develop career opportunities.

Skills

Appellate experience

Client management

Carrier relationships

Excellent references

Education

Member of California bar in good standing

Job description

Nationwide law firm seeks appellate partner for California office.

Kahana Feld is an award-winning national law firm with over ten offices nationwide and growing. We are seeking appellate partners looking for an opportunity to:

• Become an equity partner at a fast-growing national firm that values teamwork, does not require a “book” of business to become an equity partner, and will help you market.
• Work with great attorneys at a firm that prides itself on having a supportive culture.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment 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.

Why KF is 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

• Partner-level appellate experience, including the ability to run files and manage clients and carrier relationships.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $200,000 - $300,000 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.