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 Civil Litigation Team defends clients in high-stakes litigation; representing commercial corporations, while advising clients regarding risk mitigation. 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:
- 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. required with active California Bar membership and at least 2 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in premises liability. Strong legal research, writing, attention to detail, and time management skills are essential..
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.
