Transportation Litigation Associate

Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Litigation Associate to join their expanding California offices. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse Transportation cases, including personal injury, while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys. The firm emphasizes professional development through its tailored training programs, ensuring that associates thrive in their careers. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a dynamic team that values growth and client success. If you're eager to learn and make a significant impact in the legal field, this position could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pet insurance

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of personal injury experience required.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery and attend court hearings.
• Communicate proactively with clients throughout litigation.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Advocacy skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Assistant to the Director of Professional Development at Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP

Locations

California Offices: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Francisco

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

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, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Our California offices are expanding. We are seeking litigation associates to join our Team. The ideal candidate will work on a diverse range of Transportation cases, including Automobile and Trucking, Catastrophic Injuries and Insurance Fraud/SIU cases. The candidate will work closely with senior associates and partners daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Attending Court hearing, managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• The ideal candidate should have 1 + years of personal injury experience.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written with a capacity to be a proactive team player.
• The candidate must have strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $110,000 - $170,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure, allowing our associates to earn bonuses on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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