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, they 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.

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for a Law and Motion / Appellate attorney, with at least 2 years of experience, to join their Law and Motion and Appeals Team.

The Law and Motion/Appellate Team is the backbone of Manning Kass, providing essential written advocacy that strengthens their litigators’ work across all practice areas. This specialized team of skilled writers plays a crucial role in advancing their clients’ cases and supporting the firm’s success. From shaping litigation strategies at the start of a case to crafting effective law-and-motion tactics for both dispositive and non-dispositive motions, this dynamic team is integral to trial support and writ work. Associates benefit from collaborative, team-based support and work closely with lead attorneys, gaining hands-on experience and contributing directly to the success of each case.

Responsibilities:

• Draft pretrial, trial, and post-trial motions, including discovery, dispositive, motions in limine, and fee motions.

• Prepare trial documents, briefs, jury instructions, and verdict forms.

• Handle appellate matters and arguments, with guidance from experienced appellate practitioners.

• Conduct legal research and advise clients and attorneys on complex legal issues.

• Analyze and develop litigation and appellate strategies.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree and active California State Bar membership in good standing.

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Law review, significant legal writing, judicial clerkship, or externship experience preferred.

• Criminal defense experience preferred but not required.

Locations (California): Los Angeles and and San Francisco.

Annual salary range with benefits: $130,000 – $185,000.

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