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.
Our Governmental Entity Team/ Police Team is a specialized team known for representing public entities in a variety of cases, including dangerous condition claims, educational law, and law enforcement officer liability matters.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation to discovery through trial —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:
- Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
- Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.
- Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
- Proactively managing 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. Strong communication, advocacy, and time management skills needed. Law enforcement, military, or criminal defense experience is a plus but not required.
Locations (California): Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Inland Empire, and San Francisco.
Annual salary with benefits: $125,000 - $180,000.
Go HERE to view the complete job description. To apply, send your resume to: recruiting@manningkass.com.
