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.
This is an opportunity for Mid-level to Senior Associate, with at least 5+ years of experience, to join the Premises Liability Team in Southern California.
The Premises Liability Team manages a diverse range of cases, including the defense of restaurants, retail stores, sports clubs, attractions, theaters, and other businesses. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. Candidates need to be eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.
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:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
- Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
- Demonstrated experience in premises liability litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
- Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines
Locations (California): Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.
Annual salary range with benefits: $135,000 - $185,000 and bonus.
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