Associate Attorney

National Firm Looking for a Litigation Attorney (1-5 years of experience) to join our California Team! We have openings in all of our California offices: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Irvine, and Walnut Creek offices.

Kahana Feld is an award-winning national law firm with twelve offices nationally and growing. We are seeking attorneys that are looking for an opportunity to:

• Work with great attorneys at a fast-growing, cutting-edge firm that prides itself on having a great culture.
• Contribute to a diverse environment fundamentally built on respect for all team members and where mentorship and a positive culture are a priority.
• Develop your career and make a difference in the world. Kahana Feld is purpose driven!
• Work in our litigation practice groups, such as business litigation, employment, appellate, general liability, construction defect, and more.
• Opportunity for junior associates to work in our different litigation practice groups to find their niche.

KF was recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace and awarded the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California.

We have a unique business model designed to support the success of all our attorneys, from day one! Building a law practice with a great culture is the purpose of the firm.

Here are a few of the many things that make KF a great firm!

• Excellent benefits (including recently added Paid Parental Leave).
• Flexible PTO.
• Leadership positions are open to all attorneys in every office.
• Billable hours requirement of 1800, with an hours-based bonus program for up to $40,000 for attorneys that bill more hours ($2,500 for every 25 hours above 1800 up to 2200 hours and $40,000).
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity, and promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong academic record and cultural fit.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.
• Relevant experience preferred but not required.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $150,000 for 1800 hours plus up to $40,000 in additional guaranteed bonus based off of hours billed.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Strong academic record and cultural fit.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the California bar in good standing.
• Relevant experience preferred but not required.