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, they 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.

As an Senior Employment Litigation Attorney, you will play a key role in defending employers in a variety of workplace-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment law matters. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, and participating in mediations and trials. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where you will work closely with experienced attorneys to deliver exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes. Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

Qualifications:

• J.D. and active California Bar license.

• 6+ years of employment defense litigation experience required.

• Strong written, verbal, and advocacy skills.

• Experience handling complex discovery and evidentiary objections.

• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Locations (California): Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, San Diego, and Riverside.

Annual salary range with benefits: $145,000 – $190,000.

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