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Complex Litigation Defense Attorney

Locations (California)

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Francisco

San Diego

Remote 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. This hybrid position is for two days per week in office.

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

Our California offices are expanding. Join the dynamic and innovative Complex Team, where we tackle a diverse portfolio of high exposure personal injury cases. 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.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, attend court hearings, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• The candidate must have strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associate'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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• The ideal candidate should have 2 + years of civil litigation experience.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $185,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

At The Moore Law Group, we're passionate about fostering a positive and supportive workplace where teamwork and growth thrive. We invest in our employees with ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and recognition for outstanding contributions.

We believe in work-life balance and your well-being, offering great benefits like health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) program. Join our team and be part of a vibrant environment that values your success and celebrates excellence!

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced California litigation attorney to manage an active caseload through all phases of litigation and post-judgment enforcement. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining strong client service and high-quality legal work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a litigation caseload from initial pleadings through resolution, including post-judgment enforcement.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and related correspondence.
• Handle motion practice and appear in court as needed.
• Evaluate matters and make suit/strategy decisions in collaboration with internal litigation and post-judgment teams.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, self-represented parties, and court staff.
• Implement and execute strategies to collect on judgments on behalf of firm clients (e.g., debtor exams, writs, levies, liens, wage garnishments, and other enforcement remedies as applicable).
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, well-reasoned recommendations.
• Maintain thorough documentation and case notes consistent with firm and client policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to administrative and legal support staff; assist with training as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Active California Bar license in good standing (required).
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience (collections litigation and/or judgment enforcement experience strongly preferred).
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Knowledge of California state court rules and procedures; familiarity with federal practice is a plus.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits and consistent follow-through.
• Collaborative, professional demeanor with strong client service instincts.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment without sacrificing quality.

Why Join Us:

You'll have the opportunity to handle meaningful, end-to-end litigation work while partnering closely with experienced teams across litigation and post-judgment enforcement. We value responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork, and we support attorneys with the structure, tools, and collaboration needed to succeed in a high-volume practice. If you enjoy building strategy, moving cases forward, and seeing results, this is a great fit.

We are a growing, highly respected plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Orange County is seeking a motivated Personal Injury Attorney to manage a caseload from pre-litigation through resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys client advocacy, hands-on litigation, and working in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement demands
• Take and defend depositions, attend mediations, and appear in court
• Communicate directly with clients, medical providers, and insurance carriers
• Evaluate liability, damages, and case value
• Work closely with partners and support staff to drive favorable outcomes

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury or civil litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and case management skills
• Deposition and court appearance experience preferred
• Trial experience is a plus but not required
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What's Offered

• Competitive base salary ($200K-$300K) + generous bonus structure (5% of fees)
• Strong pipeline of cases and marketing support
• Paralegal and litigation support staff
• Opportunity for hands-on litigation and trial exposure
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement
• Health benefits, PTO, and 401(k)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $200,000-$300,000 base annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

A leading defense firm is looking for an Insurance Defense Attorney to handle construction defect, product liability, premises liability, and bodily injury matters. This is a chance to take on complex, high-value cases while working with a collaborative, top-tier team.

What You'll Do

• Lead a diverse caseload from start to finish.
• Handle depositions, mediations, negotiations, and court appearances.
• Provide strategic counsel and partner closely with clients.
• Target 1900 billable hours annually with strong bonus incentives.

What We're Looking For

• JD + active state bar admission.
• 3+ years of insurance defense experience.
• Experience in construction defect, product liability, or premises liability.
• Strong litigation, writing, and negotiation skills.

Why Join

• The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 - $210,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Bonus structure that rewards billables and client development.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• A firm culture that combines big-firm resources with a tight-knit team feel.
• Real opportunities to grow your practice and your career.

So, if you are a talented Insurance Defense Attorney who has their CA bar, and is ready to take the next step in their career, apply today!

Premises Liability Associate

Location – (California)

Costa Mesa

Remote 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

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for an Associate, with at least 2+ years of civil litigation experience, to join our Team in one of our California offices!

This specialized 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 requests for admissions.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• 2+ 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

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

The law office of Grant, Genovese & Baratta, LLP is seeking a paralegal with at least 3 year of experience to support its Insurance Defense team. Our firm is a friendly, fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates must have past litigation experience, with trial preparation a plus. Additional responsibilities include:

• Communicating with clients, vendors, courts, and other third-parties.
• Retention and coordination of expert witness and expert witness discovery.
• Assisting counsel in drafting pleadings.
• Assisting counsel in responding/propounding to discovery.
• Subpoenaing records and witnesses.
• Tracking and follow-up on records requests and subpoenas.
• Summarizing discovery responses, productions, medical records, and depositions.
• Assist counsel with deposition preparation.
• Managing trial preparation i.e., coordination of witnesses and travel, trial documents, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
• Maintain minimum billable hour requirement.

Requirements:

• Must have Paralegal Certificate that complies with CA B&P Code Section 6450. Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Knowledge of State and Federal court filing guideline and District Court e-filing.
• Team player and self-starter with strong analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Paralegals are also eligible for annual and quarterly bonuses under the firm's quarterly bonus structure.

Construction Defect Associate

Location (California)

Orange County

Remote 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. This hybrid position is for two days per week in office.

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 dedicated Construction Defect Associate to join our Team. As a member of our construction defect team, you will represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and material suppliers in a variety of cases involving both commercial and residential construction projects. Our ideal candidate will bring prior case handling experience. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation from case evaluation and discovery to alternative dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Handling every aspect of the construction claim including propounding and responding to discovery and taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associate'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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active member of California State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience with Construction Defect cases is a must. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Litigation experience with a capacity to be a proactive team player.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $185,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Litigation Attorney

Office Locations

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Francisco

San Diego

Inland Empire

Remote 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

Manning | Kass is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join one of our California offices with at least 3+ years of experience in General Civil 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
• Conduct depositions, take examinations under oath (EUO), propound and respond to written discovery.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, offering detailed liability and damage analyses.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.

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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

General Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Costa Mesa

Hybrid Work Flexibility

This role requires a minimum of two in-office days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Our robust infrastructure ensures 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

Our General Liability team represents restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses in a wide range of matters, premises liability, products liability and business litigation. Our practice also encompasses the defense of personal and catastrophic injury claims, and foodborne illness disputes. We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded General Liability Associate with at least one (1) year of experience in to join our team.

As an associate, you will work closely with experienced litigators and industry-leading partners, gaining hands-on experience in every stage of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are looking for a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a meaningful impact for our clients while advancing their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The ideal candidate is highly-motivated, eager to learn, and committed to long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing meet and confer letters, and handling discovery-related motions.
• Take and defend depositions, attend site inspections, and interview witnesses.
• Appear at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, including case evaluation and risk assessment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associates 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• One (1) year of civil litigation experience.
• Proven experience in premises liability litigation, ideally in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities with keen attention to detail.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.