Civil Defense Litigation Associate

Job Description

Civil Defense Litigation Associate

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Costa Mesa, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

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 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded Civil Litigation Associate with at least two (2) years of experience to join our Team! 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. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
• Attending hearings, drafting motions, and taking and defending depositions, while analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

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