Civil Litigation Associate (Habitability)

Civil Litigation Associate (Habitability)

Civil Litigation Associate (Habitability)

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Attorney Recruiting and Engagement @ Manning Kass

Civil Litigation Associate – Landlord / Tenant – Habitability Team

Locations

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

Our Landlord/Tenant/Habitability Team handles wrongful eviction defense; commercial and residential unlawful detainer proceedings; and matters involving Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The team represents landlords and property management companies relating to all aspects of building safety and health code issues in rental properties. Associates work closely with lead attorneys 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

• Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.
• Propounding and responding to written discovery.
• 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.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in civil litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to case analysis.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $110,000 - $160,000 + bonus . Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Lucrative and generous bonus structure, offering associates the opportunity 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Real Estate

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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