What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Liability Associate position at Manning Kass?
Professional Liability Associate
Location
Los Angeles (CA), Costa Mesa (CA), San Diego (CA) and San Francisco (CA)
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
We are seeking a dedicated Professional Liability Associate to join our Team. As a member of our professional liability team you will represent real estate professional E&O, insurance agent E&O, developers, design professionals, land surveyors, appraisers, directors and officers in a variety of cases involving legal malpractice claims. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation to discovery through trial —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
Handling every aspect of the professional liability claim including propounding and responding to written discovery and taking and defending depositions.
Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
Timely and accurate written reporting to our clients in compliance with their 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 try cases, including learning from the firm's 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.
- 2 years of litigation experience.
- Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
Company Offers
Salary : $125,000 - $170,000
