Insurance Defense Associate
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Locations (California)

Offices in Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, San Diego, and San Francisco.

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 currently seeking associates with at least two to five years of civil litigation experience for its expanding California offices. This is an excellent opportunity for associates to work closely with lead attorneys daily – engaging in all phases of litigation – from case evaluation and discovery through trial – focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. Associates benefit from collaborative, team-based support while gaining hands-on experience. Our expanding Practice Areas include Trucking and Transportation, Employment Law, Landlord Tenant/Habitability, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Liability and Religious Institution Defense. The ideal candidate must be eager to learn, self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

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.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Experience with insurance defense litigation and reporting guidelines is preferred.
• The candidate must have strong analytical skills and the ability to manage a caseload with partner oversight.
• 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, advocacy, and analytical skills.

Company Offers

• Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $180,000, plus bonus. Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications of the candidate.
• 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.