Jobs/Opportunities

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California delivers reliable water to a region with 19 million people and relies on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. 

The successful candidate will act as lead counsel in defending the District’s interests in state and federal courts, with a particular emphasis on Writ of Mandate proceedings (CCP §1085 and §1094.5). This role requires an expert litigator capable of navigating the California Government Claims Act and the MWD Act to defend against complex tort and jurisdictional challenges. You will provide strategic advocacy in disputes involving Public Finance and debt issuance, as well as high-stakes Public Contract litigation related to capital projects bid protests and vendor contracts. 

Additionally, the role involves defending the District’s policies in emerging areas such as public agency social media use and Employee First Amendment rights. This is a pivotal opportunity for an accomplished litigator to provide the 'shield' that protects the infrastructure and policies sustaining Southern California’s water future. The ideal candidate will have experience as a first chair litigator of complex matters, experience in negotiation and documentation of complex transactions, and/or experience in representing parties in administrative proceedings at the local, state and/or federal level.

Qualifications: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, along with at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible, directly related legal experience handling complex and varied assignments. Experience representing public agencies is preferred.

Directly related experience includes labor relations/employment law, litigation/environmental resources law, or public agency litigation. Candidates should identify their primary area of expertise in the application questionnaire.

Active membership in the California State Bar, or the ability to obtain active status prior to employment.

This role requires strict confidentiality and regular access to sensitive information, including personnel matters and strategic corporate data.

This position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs.

View the position description and apply HERE. 

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California delivers reliable water to a region with 19 million people and relies on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. 

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in all areas of California public agency labor and employment law, including the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), PERB proceedings, and Skelly due process requirements. This individual will serve as a primary legal strategist, handling complex labor and employment matters from initial investigation through administrative hearings, arbitration, writ proceedings, and litigation, including employment-related constitutional claims. First-chair litigation experience is highly desirable, along with the ability to effectively supervise outside counsel and manage all phases of mediation and litigation.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience negotiating with labor unions and drafting collective bargaining agreements, settlement agreements, and other employment-related transactions, as well as representing public agencies in union grievances and administrative proceedings at the local, state, and federal levels.  

The candidate must also provide strategic and practical legal advice on a wide range of employment-related issues, including disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, and compliance with key statutory frameworks such as the Brown Act, California Public Records Act (CPRA), Government Claims Act, and Political Reform Act. Familiarity with the Metropolitan Water District Act (MWD Act), CalPERS regulations, and the intersection of disability law with the interactive process is also highly desirable.   

Qualifications: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, along with at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible, directly related legal experience handling complex and varied assignments. Experience representing public agencies is preferred.

Directly related experience includes labor relations/employment law, litigation/environmental resources law, or public agency litigation. Candidates should identify their primary area of expertise in the application questionnaire.

Active membership in the California State Bar, or the ability to obtain active status prior to employment.

This role requires strict confidentiality and regular access to sensitive information, including personnel matters and strategic corporate data.

This position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs.

View the position description and apply HERE. 

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California delivers reliable water to a region with 19 million people and relies on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. 

For this position, knowledge of public agency laws such as the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act and experience working for or representing public agencies, providing legal advice, working with boards, committees or legislative bodies, including serving as counsel during public meetings and hearings, is preferred. 

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in CEQA/NEPA, CWA, ESA litigation, and a variety of other substantive areas relating to natural resources, and/or water law as well as experience in California water resource issues including the Law of the Colorado River and the California State Water Project.  The ideal candidate will have experience as a first chair litigator of complex matters, experience in negotiation and documentation of complex transactions, and/or experience in representing parties in administrative proceedings at the local, state and/or federal level.

Experience as a first chair litigator of complex matters, experience in negotiation and documentation of complex transactions, and/or experience in representing parties in administrative proceedings at the local, state and/or federal level is desired.

Qualifications: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, along with at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible, directly related legal experience handling complex and varied assignments. Experience representing public agencies is preferred.

Directly related experience includes labor relations/employment law, litigation/environmental resources law, or public agency litigation. Candidates should identify their primary area of expertise in the application questionnaire.

Active membership in the California State Bar, or the ability to obtain active status prior to employment.

This role requires strict confidentiality and regular access to sensitive information, including personnel matters and strategic corporate data.

This position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs.

View the position description and apply HERE. 

A.E.I. Law, is a California professional law corporation that provides a full service business and legal affairs department to the 21st Century da Vinci™.  A.E.I. Law is a transactional & litigation law firm providing artists, entrepreneurs,  and innovators with guidance and counsel through the global business and legal landscape of the internet age, with a focus on business, contracts, and intellectual property.

A.E.I. Law is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our dynamic team in Huntington Beach. This role involves handling a wide range of complex commercial litigation and advisory matters, including breach of contract, civil fraud, business torts, trademark, copyright and trade secret infringement, defamation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, employers’ side employment law, and construction matters.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, a client-focused mindset, and the ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision while delivering outstanding outcomes.

Responsibilities include the following: 

• Independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including taking ownership of strategy, deadlines, and client communication.
• Appear remotely and in-person in California state and federal courts; prepare and argue briefs, pleadings, motions, and discovery matters.
• Draft, review, and ensure accuracy and compliance of all legal documents.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategy and preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Prepare documentation, evidence, and trial materials; participate in trials, hearings, and depositions.
• Manage case files, scheduling, and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay current on evolving laws and regulations affecting clients.
• Collaborate with the team on complex strategies while driving day-to-day case progress autonomously.
• 1,820 billable hour annual requirement.

Qualifications: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active California Bar license in good standing are required. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in business or commercial litigation, with a proven ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative and focus. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in legal drafting, negotiation, and achieving successful client outcomes, along with experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial preparation; first- or second-chair trial experience is strongly preferred. Proficiency with LexisNexis or similar platforms and case management software is required, with experience using Clio considered a plus. 

Annual salary with benefits: $176,000 - $206,000. Go HERE to view the complete job description and submit your application.

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.

We are seeking a General Liability Associate with at least 2+ years of civil litigation experience, to join our Team in one of our California offices. This role focuses on defending clients in complex, high-exposure general liability matters, including catastrophic injury cases. Our attorneys represent corporations, businesses, and insurers, while also advising clients on risk mitigation and litigation strategy.

 Responsibilities include the following:

• 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:  A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required, along with active membership in the California State Bar in good standing. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of general civil litigation experience, with experience or exposure to catastrophic injury matters preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills with keen attention to detail, as well as excellent time management abilities and a proven capacity to manage and meet deadlines.

Locations (California): Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Inland Empire, and San Francisco.

Annual salary with benefits: $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience

Go HERE to view the complete job description. To apply, send your resume to: recruiting@manningkass.com.

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.

We are seeking an Associate with at least two years of civil litigation experience, to join our Governmental Entity Team/ Police Team. This specialized Team is known for representing public entities in a variety of cases, including dangerous condition claims, educational law, and law enforcement officer liability matters.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Must be comfortable handling all aspects of discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to clients while ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.
• Evaluate, analyze, and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Proactively manage and maintain clear communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
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Qualifications:  A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required, along with active membership in the California State Bar in good standing. Prior law enforcement and/or military experience is a plus, but not required, and criminal defense experience is also welcomed but not necessary. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional verbal and written communication and advocacy skills, as well as strong time management abilities with a proven capacity to manage and meet deadlines.

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.

A.E.I. Law, is a California professional law corporation that provides a full service business and legal affairs department to the 21st Century da Vinci™.  A.E.I. Law is a transactional & litigation law firm providing artists, entrepreneurs,  and innovators with guidance and counsel through the global business and legal landscape of the internet age, with a focus on business, contracts, and intellectual property.

A.E.I. Law is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our dynamic team in Huntington Beach. This role involves handling a wide range of complex commercial litigation and advisory matters, including breach of contract, civil fraud, business torts, trademark, copyright and trade secret infringement, defamation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, employers’ side employment law, and construction matters.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, a client-focused mindset, and the ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision while delivering outstanding outcomes.

A.E.I. Law, is a California professional law corporation that provides a full service business and legal affairs department to the 21st Century da Vinci™.  A.E.I. Law is a transactional & litigation law firm providing artists, entrepreneurs,  and innovators with guidance and counsel through the global business and legal landscape of the internet age, with a focus on business, contracts, and intellectual property.

A.E.I Law is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join their dynamic team in Huntington Beach. This role involves handling a wide range of complex commercial litigation and advisory matters, including breach of contract, civil fraud, business torts, trademark, copyright and trade secret infringement, defamation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, employers’ side employment law, and construction matters.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong legal drafting and negotiation skills, a client-focused mindset, and the ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision while delivering outstanding outcomes.

 Responsibilities include the following:

• Independently manage a full litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including taking ownership of strategy, deadlines, and client communication.
• Appear remotely and in-person in California state and federal courts; prepare and argue briefs, pleadings, motions, and discovery matters.
• Draft, review, and ensure accuracy and compliance of all legal documents.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategy and preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Prepare documentation, evidence, and trial materials; participate in trials, hearings, and depositions.
• Manage case files, scheduling, and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay current on evolving laws and regulations affecting clients.
• Collaborate with the team on complex strategies while driving day-to-day case progress autonomously.
• 1,820 billable hour annual requirement

Qualifications:  A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active California Bar license in good standing are required. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in business or commercial litigation, with a proven ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative and focus. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in legal drafting, negotiation, and achieving successful client outcomes, along with experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial preparation; first- or second-chair trial experience is strongly preferred. The ability to practice in California state and federal courts is essential, as are excellent research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills. Proficiency with LexisNexis or similar platforms and case management software is required, with experience using Clio considered a plus. Candidates should also be able to thrive in a collaborative yet autonomous, fast-paced environment.

Annual salary with benefits: $176,000 - $206,000. Salary is commensurate with experience

Go HERE to view the complete job description and submit your application. 

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.

The position will help manage a diverse range of cases, including defending employers and insurers against employment related litigation.  Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to attending workers’ compensation appeal board hearing. 

Responsibilities: Must be an active California Bar member with strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills and a self-motivated team player who can work independently and proactively manage client communications throughout litigation.

Qualifications:   A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required with active California licensure. Strong legal research, writing, communication, advocacy, analytical, and time management skills are essential. Workers’ compensation experience of 1+ year is preferred but not required.

Locations (California): Costa Mesa, San Diego, and San Francisco.

Annual salary with benefits: $125,000 - $175,000, plus bonus.

Go HERE to view the complete job description. To apply, send your resume to: recruiting@manningkass.com.

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:   A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is 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.