Appellate / Law and Motion Attorney - Los Angeles, United States - Manning Kass

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    Join Manning Kass, a top-tier law firm with a proven track record of successfully defending individuals, and businesses of all sizes, from small family-run companies to Fortune 50 corporations, with extensive trial experience in state and federal courts and numerous successful appeals since 1994.

    Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for a Law and Motion/Appellate attorney, with three or more years of experience, to join our "SWAT" team

    Our Strategy, Writs, and Appeals Team - nicknamed the SWAT unit - includes experts in matters of appellate litigation, the Supreme Court: and law and motion.

    Our SWAT Team enhances everything our litigators do in other practice areas. From assisting in devising litigation strategy at the inception of a case to developing cogent law-and-motion strategy to maximize the potential of prevailing on dispositive and non-dispositive motions to performing trial support and extraordinary writ back-up, our Strategy, Writs, and Appeals Team is actively involved long before a notice of appeal is ever filed.

    Manning Kass is proud of our recognition from industry leaders, including being awarded "Top Verdict for 2022" by the Daily Journal and ranked in the top ten for diversity among firms with 101 to 250 attorneys by Law360's Diversity 2023 Snapshot for three consecutive years. Our attorneys are ABOTA members, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, leaders in their field, and champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a Manning Kass SWAT attorney, you'll have the opportunity to gain further trial experience and work directly with these top attorneys, learning from their expertise.

    At Manning Kass, we foster a collaborative environment that welcomes new ideas and approaches. Our unique "Manning Kass University" provides continued education and professional development, helping you excel as a successful lawyer. We're committed to utilizing advanced solutions and technology, promoting remote working, and prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our recruitment process.

    We believe in reflecting the faces of society today, and we emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion. Lastly, we offer the opportunity to build and control your career and income within the security of our firm's long-standing history.

    Responsibilities

  • Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading-related motions, discovery motions, and dispositive motions.
  • Appear at hearings on pre-trial law and motion matters.
  • Draft trial motions and assist with preparing trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, pocket briefs, and jury instructions and verdicts.
  • Drafting post-trial motions, including motions for new trial and motions for attorney s fees.
  • Opportunity to handle appellate cases and conduct appellate arguments, including learning from the firm's experienced appellate practitioners.
  • Conduct legal research and provide recommendations to clients and litigation attorneys on complex legal issues.
  • Analyze and assess litigation and appellate strategies.
  • Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and current good standing with the California State bar
  • General experience with pleading challenges, anti-SLAPP motions, MSJ's, writs & appeals
  • 1+ years of civil/general litigation experience
  • 1+ years law & motion experience. Federal experience is a plus
  • Demonstrable experience researching, analyzing, and handling cases.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent writing, communication, and case analysis abilities.
  • Embodies Manning & Kass core values of leadership, hard work, and integrity.
  • Proficient with the latest trends and best practices in litigation.
  • Company Offers

  • The flexibility of a remote/hybrid work environment
  • Salary Range $120,000-$160,000 (or more commensurate with experience) plus generous bonus
  • A generous bonus structure with a weekly, monthly, and quarterly component that provides ample opportunity to increase your earning potential based on individual and company performance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Excellent growth opportunities within the Firm
  • Our unique and customized "Manning Kass University" training program, provides continued education and professional development, helping you excel as a successful lawyer