Transportation Litigation Associate - Manning Kass

Litigation Attorney

Locations

San Francisco, CA

Los Angeles, CA

Costa Mesa, CA

San Diego, CA

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

We are seeking a litigation attorney to join our Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse array of cases, including general liability and transportation matters involving motor vehicle and trucking cases, with a focus on allegations and claims related to catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. The associate 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 associates 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, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• The candidate must have strong analytical skills.
• 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 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 membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• The ideal candidate should have a minimal of 2 + years of general litigation experience.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written with a capacity to be a proactive team player.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $130,000 - $180,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure, allowing our associates to earn bonuses on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. 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.