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 170 attorneys across eight offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

As a member of our construction defect team you will represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and material suppliers in a variety of cases involving both commercial and residential construction projects. Our ideal candidate will bring prior case handling experience. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation from case evaluation and discovery to alternative dispute resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Handling every aspect of the construction claim including propounding and responding to discovery and taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
  

Qualifications:   A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required with active California Bar membership in good standing and mandatory construction defect experience. Strong communication, advocacy, and legal research/writing skills needed, along with litigation experience and a collaborative, proactive approach.

Locations (California) Los Angeles and Orange County.

Annual salary with benefits: $125,000 - $185,000.

Go HERE to view the complete job description. To apply, send your resume to: recruiting@manningkass.com.