What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law and Motion Associate - (Government Liability Team) position at Manning Kass?
Law and Motion Associate - (Government Liability Team)
Job Post Title :
Law and Motion Associate (Government Liability)
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.
At Manning Kass, diversity isn’t just a value—it’s a core reason why attorneys choose to build their careers with us. We are deeply committed to creating a team that reflects the varied backgrounds and perspectives of our society. This commitment has earned us recognition as a top ten firm for diversity among firms with 101 to 250 attorneys by Law360's “Diversity 2023 Snapshot” for three consecutive years. Additionally, we were named #13 in Law360's 2024 Women in Law Report.
About the Role
Manning Kass is seeking a mid-level to senior Law and Motion / Appellate attorney, with at least 4 years of experience, to join our Law and Motion and Appeals Team in one of our California offices!
Our Law and Motion / Appellate Team is the backbone of the firm, providing essential written advocacy that strengthens our litigators' work across all practice areas. This specialized team of skilled writers plays a crucial role in advancing our clients' cases and supporting the firm's success.
You will work closely with the Government Entity Team writing motions for cases that involve internal affairs investigations, law enforcement defense, and municipal liability cases. Public entity litigation experience (either in public agency or private practice) preferred. Prior experience with California Government Tort Claims Act, defending public entities, or experience in federal court is a plus. We seek attorneys who are highly self-motivated and interested in long-term professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading-related motions, discovery motions, and dispositive motions.
- 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.
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.
Requirements
Company Offers
Salary : $130,000 - $175,000
