What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Civil Litigation Attorney position at Manning Kass?
Corporate Civil Litigation Attorney
Location – (California)
Los Angeles
Costa Mesa
San Diego
Remote Work Flexibility
Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.
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 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.
About the Role
Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for Corporate Civil Defense Litigation Attorney with at least 2 years of experience, to join our Team in one of our Southern California offices!
This specialized Team defends clients in high-stakes litigation; representing organizations and 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. You will 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
- Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
- Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
- Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.
Professional Development Opportunities
We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- At least two (2) years of civil / general litigation experience.
- You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Company Offers
- Salary Range $120,000-$185,000 bonus. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, and qualifications.
- We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
- 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
Salary : $120,000 - $185,000