| Company Intro |
| 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 170 attorneys across eight offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles. |
| Job Description/Duties |
| Responsibilities – Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading-related motions, discovery motions, and dispositive motions. – Draft trial motions and assist with preparing trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, pocket briefs, and jury instructions and verdicts. – Drafting post-trial motions, including motions for new trial and motions for attorney’s fees. – Opportunity to handle appellate cases and conduct appellate arguments, including learning from the firm’s experienced appellate practitioners. – Conduct legal research and provide recommendations to clients and litigation attorneys on complex legal issues. – Analyze and assess litigation and appellate strategies. |
| Job Criteria |
| Requirements – Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. – Active membership in California State Bar and in good standing. – Law review or any significant legal writing experience is a plus. – Exceptional research and writing abilities, with strong analytical skills. – Prior Judicial Clerkship or Externship is a plus. – Prior criminal defense attorney experience is a plus, but not necessary. |
| Salary Range/Hourly Rate |
| $130,000 – $185,000 |
| Other Benefits and Perks |
| Company Offers – Competitive salary range of $130,000 – $185,000. – Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidates education and experience. – We offer a competitive salary and an exciting bonus program to reward outstanding performance. – 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. |
Job Category: Appellate Civil
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Los Angeles San Francisco Costa Mesa