Manning Kass
Transportation Litigation Associate
Manning Kass, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Transportation Litigation Associate
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
Office Locations
Los Angeles Costa Mesa San Diego 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 seeking a
litigation associate
to join one of our California offices in a hybrid remote capacity. The ideal candidate will work on a diverse range of Transportation, Automobile and Trucking cases. 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
Independently manage cases, overseeing matters through all stages of the litigation process from inception through trial. Attending Court hearing, managing discovery, as well as taking and defending depositions. Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation. Timely and accurate reporting to our clients and ensuring compliance with the 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.
Requirements
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required. You must be licensed to practice in the State of California. The ideal candidate should have 1 + years of transportation litigation experience. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written. Time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines is required. Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery. Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.
Company Offers
Salary Range $110,000 – 170,000
+ bonus
represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, and qualifications. 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.
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.
Office Locations
Los Angeles Costa Mesa San Diego 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 seeking a
litigation associate
to join one of our California offices in a hybrid remote capacity. The ideal candidate will work on a diverse range of Transportation, Automobile and Trucking cases. 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
Independently manage cases, overseeing matters through all stages of the litigation process from inception through trial. Attending Court hearing, managing discovery, as well as taking and defending depositions. Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation. Timely and accurate reporting to our clients and ensuring compliance with the 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.
Requirements
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required. You must be licensed to practice in the State of California. The ideal candidate should have 1 + years of transportation litigation experience. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written. Time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines is required. Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery. Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.
Company Offers
Salary Range $110,000 – 170,000
+ bonus
represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, and qualifications. 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.