General Liability Associate Job at Manning Kass, Santa Rosa, CA

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  • Manning Kass
  • Santa Rosa, CA

Job Description

General Liability Associate

Locations (California)

San Francisco

Hybrid Work Flexibility

This role requires a minimum of two in-office days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Our robust infrastructure ensures 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 General Liability team represents restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses in a wide range of matters, premises liability, products liability and business litigation. Our practice also encompasses the defense of personal and catastrophic injury claims, and foodborne illness disputes. We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded General Liability Associate with at least two (2) years of experience in to join our team.

As an associate, you will work closely with experienced litigators and industry-leading partners, gaining hands-on experience in every stage of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are looking for a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a meaningful impact for our clients while advancing their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The ideal candidate is highly-motivated, eager to learn, and committed to long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing meet and confer letters, and handling discovery-related motions.
  • Take and defend depositions, attend site inspections, and interview witnesses.
  • Appear at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
  • Develop and execute litigation strategies, including case evaluation and risk assessment.
  • Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associates 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 member of the California State Bar in good standing.
  • Proven experience in premises liability litigation, ideally in a law firm environment.
  • Strong legal research and writing abilities with keen attention to detail.

Company Offers

  • Salary starting at $110,000 - $170,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
  • We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure, allowing our associates 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.

Job Tags

Remote job, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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