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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.

The Premise Liability Mid-level to Senior Associate must have at least 5+ years of experience to join our Premises Liability Team.

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.  

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:

• J.D. and active California Bar membership in good standing.

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.

• Premises liability litigation experience preferred.

• Strong legal research, writing, and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

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

Annual salary range with benefits: $135,000 – $185,000.

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

Manning Kass’ Medical Malpractice and Elder Abuse teams represent medical professionals and healthcare facilities throughout Southern California. The practice includes civil litigation at both trial and appellate levels, allied health board hearings, administrative hearings, drug/medical device litigation, managed care litigation, and elder abuse litigation. They are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded Associate to join out Medical Malpractice & Elder Abuse Team in Southern California.

The candidate will work closely with senior associates and partners daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. Seeking candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Handling all aspects of the medical malpractice matter, including propounding and responding to extensive written discovery, including interrogatories, document 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.

Qualifications:

• J.D. and active California State Bar membership in good standing.

• 5+ years of medical malpractice experience preferred.

• Elder abuse or healthcare industry experience a plus.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of current litigation trends and best practices.

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

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

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

The Landlord/Tenant/Habitability represents landlords and property management companies relating to all aspects of building safety and health code issues in rental properties. 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.  Seeking 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:

• 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.  

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

Annual salary range with benefits: $130,000 - $180,000.

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

This role is for someone with experience handling coverage opinions matters and bad faith defense in California, working with insurers. The ideal candidate has both experience with bad faith defense and providing insurance coverage advice across a variety of lines of insurance. Experience in third party or first party claims, coverage analysis and providing clients with insurance coverage advice on a variety of subjects.

The attorney will benefit from working in a collaborative, team-based environment with practice areas firmwide across various departments. The ideal candidate must be eager, self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate claims and draft coverage opinion letters.

• Experience litigating bad faith and coverage matters, including CGL, property, or professional liability.

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.

• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.

• Self-starter who works effectively independently and as part of a team.

• Proactively manage client communications throughout litigation.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 3+ year of insurance coverage experience, is required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, advocacy, and analytical skills.

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

Annual salary range with benefits: $135,000 - $200,,000.

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

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.

Associates benefit from collaborative, team-based support while gaining hands-on experience. The ideal candidate must be eager to learn, self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Strong analytical skills.  
• Active California State Bar membership (good standing).  
• Self-starter; works independently and in teams.  
• Strong legal research/writing skills; detail-oriented.  
• Proactively manages client communications throughout litigation.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

• California bar admission required.

• 1+ year of workers’ compensation experience preferred, but not required.

• Strong research, writing, communication, advocacy, and analytical skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet deadlines.

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

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

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

The Premises Liability Team is seeking a Discovery Litigation Attorney with at least 2+ years of experience. 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 case facts and assist with litigation and discovery strategies.

• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery and subpoenas.

• Assist with depositions, EUOs, and other discovery proceedings.

• Prepare discovery memoranda, meet-and-confer correspondence, and related filings.

• Review pleadings and legal documents.

• Develop cost-effective strategies for favorable case resolution.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and active California State Bar license.

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, including written discovery, discovery disputes, and document review.

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

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

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

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

For this opportunity, the Associate must have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience, to join the 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.

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. They seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Manage discovery, including drafting/responding to requests and arguing discovery motions.

• Take and defend depositions.

• Develop and execute litigation strategies.

• Provide timely, accurate case reporting and maintain proactive client communication.

• Ensure compliance with client case management requirements.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and active California State Bar membership in good standing.

• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.

• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

• Law enforcement, military, or criminal defense experience preferred but not required.

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

Annual salary range with benefits: $125,000 - $180,000.

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for a Law and Motion / Appellate attorney, with at least 2 years of experience, to join their Law and Motion and Appeals Team.

The Law and Motion/Appellate Team is the backbone of Manning Kass, providing essential written advocacy that strengthens their litigators’ work across all practice areas. This specialized team of skilled writers plays a crucial role in advancing their clients’ cases and supporting the firm’s success. From shaping litigation strategies at the start of a case to crafting effective law-and-motion tactics for both dispositive and non-dispositive motions, this dynamic team is integral to trial support and writ work. Associates benefit from collaborative, team-based support and work closely with lead attorneys, gaining hands-on experience and contributing directly to the success of each case.

Responsibilities:

• Draft pretrial, trial, and post-trial motions, including discovery, dispositive, motions in limine, and fee motions.

• Prepare trial documents, briefs, jury instructions, and verdict forms.

• Handle appellate matters and arguments, with guidance from experienced appellate practitioners.

• Conduct legal research and advise clients and attorneys on complex legal issues.

• Analyze and develop litigation and appellate strategies.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and active California State Bar membership in good standing.

• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Law review, significant legal writing, judicial clerkship, or externship experience preferred.

• Criminal defense experience preferred but not required.

Locations (California): Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Annual salary range with benefits: $130,000 – $185,000.

Go HERE to view the full 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, 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.

They are seeking an Education Law Attorney with at least 4+ years of experience in education law related 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. As an Educational Law Attorney, you play a critical role in representing education agencies across all aspects of general civil litigation. In addition to this broad litigation experience, you bring specialized expertise in the unique claims and defenses available to public entities, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the procedural frameworks that govern them.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.

• Conduct depositions and manage written discovery.

• Maintain proactive client communication, including liability and damages analysis.

• Represent clients at hearings, motions, mediations, and other proceedings.

• Review pleadings and legal documents.

• Develop cost-effective strategies to achieve favorable case resolutions.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active California State Bar admission.

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience preferred; trial or administrative hearing experience a plus.

• Strong analytical, legal research, writing, and communication skills.

• Experience representing public entities or educational agencies strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of public entity laws, including governmental immunities and claims statutes.

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

Annual salary range with benefits: $135,000 – $180,000.

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