Premises Liability Associate

Premises Liability Associate - Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire

Premises Liability Associate

Location –(California)

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

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 170 attorneys across eight 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 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 request 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.
• Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidates education and experience.
• We offer a competitive salary and an exciting bonus program to reward outstanding performance.
• 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.