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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, 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.

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

Go HERE to view the full 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.

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

Go HERE to view the full 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 range with benefits: $125,000 - $180,000.

Go HERE to view the full 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 Law and Motion/Appellate Team is the backbone of Manning Kass, providing essential written advocacy that strengthens our litigators' work across all practice areas. This specialized team of skilled writers plays a crucial role in advancing our 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.

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:

• Draft and handle pretrial, trial, and post-trial motions, assist with trial preparation, and conduct legal research on complex issues. 
• Support and develop litigation and appellate strategies, with opportunities to work on and argue appellate matters.

Qualifications:   A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required with active California Bar membership in good standing. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills essential, with law review, judicial clerkship/externship, or criminal defense experience preferred.

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

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

Go HERE to view the full 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.

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:   A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required with active California licensure. Must have strong communication and advocacy skills, experience managing complex discovery and evidentiary objections, and the ability to meet deadlines through effective time management.

Locations (California): Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego.

Annual salary range with benefits: $125,000 - $185,000, plus bonus.

Go HERE to view the full 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.

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:

• Manage and execute litigation strategy across all stages, including discovery and depositions, while representing clients in hearings, motions, and mediations.

• Maintain proactive client communication, analyze liability and damages, review legal documents, and develop cost-effective case resolutions.

Qualifications:  A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required with active California Bar admission and at least four years of litigation experience preferred. Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills needed, with civil litigation experience—preferably involving public entities or education agencies—and knowledge of applicable laws, including governmental immunities and claims statutes.

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

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

Go HERE to view the full 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.

This is a rare opportunity to work on challenging and impactful litigation matters involving transportation (automotive and trucking cases), catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. Our cases have both factual and legal complexities.

 As an attorney on the Complex Team, you will work alongside seasoned litigators and industry-leading partners, engaging in every stage of litigation—from strategy development and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are seeking a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a difference for our clients while advancing their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

 Responsibilities:

• Comfortable managing all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery, attending court hearings, and taking and defending depositions.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactively communicates with clients and provides updates throughout the course of litigation.

Qualifications:  A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is from an accredited law school, an active California Bar membership in good standing, and at least two years of civil litigation experience preferred.

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

Annual salary range with benefits: $125,000 - $185,000, plus bonus.

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

Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland is one of California's premier appellate practices. We're looking to add a California-barred attorney to our team. Appellate experience, as a law clerk or in practice, is strongly preferred. Successful candidates also generally graduated near the top of their law school class and participated in law review or moot court.

We take great pride in our supportive workplace culture, and continue to accommodate those who prefer flexible work-from-home and/or hybrid office schedules.

Please visit our website to learn more about the firm, the people who make up the firm, and the firm's ongoing commitment to diversity. https://www.gmsr.com.

To apply for a position in our Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Francisco office, please send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to careers@gmsr.com. Applying through a recruiter is strongly discouraged.