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Litigation Associate

Manning Kass
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2025

Litigation Attorney


Office Locations


Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Diego

San Francisco


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 is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join one of our California offices with at least 3 years of experience in General Civil Litigation. This role offers the chance to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment while benefiting from industry recognition and top-tier mentorship.


Responsibilities


  • Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
  • Conduct depositions, take examinations under oath (EUO), propound and respond to written discovery.
  • Maintain proactive communication with clients, offering detailed liability and damage analyses.
  • Represent clients in litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
  • Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
  • Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.


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 is required.
  • You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
  • 3 years of civil litigation experience.
  • Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options.
  • Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.


Company Offers


  • Salary Range $125,000-$180,000 bonus represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. 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, allowing our associates to earn bonuses on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • 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 : $125,000 - $180,000

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