Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate (Hybrid)

Kahana & Feld Llp•Carlsbad, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kahana Feld is hiring civil litigation attorneys for associate and senior attorney roles on its nationally acclaimed appellate team. Openings are available in New York City, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and all California offices. The firm is seeking lawyers at any experience level who can think, write, and argue, and who are interested in building a litigation career in a collaborative, inclusive culture. Attorneys can benefit from dedicated training and development, mentoring, and opportunities to take on leadership positions in any office. The firm describes its partnership and equity-partnership tracks as realistic and states that all attorneys are eligible for equity or non-equity partnership. Promotion is based on work and cultural fit rather than business development. Kahana Feld was recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace and received the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California.

Requirements

Civil litigation background or experience is strongly preferred.
Ability and willingness to monitor trials.
Excellent references and a record of job stability.
Membership in the appropriate state bar in good standing.
New Jersey- and Connecticut-barred attorneys will also be considered for the New York City office.

Nice To Haves

Civil litigation background or experience.

Responsibilities

Think, write, and argue as part of the appellate team.
Monitor trials as needed.

Benefits

Excellent benefits, including Paid Parental Leave.
Flexible PTO.
Dedicated training and development and mentoring.
Opportunities for leadership positions in every office.
Realistic partnership and equity partnership track; all attorneys are eligible for equity and non-equity partnership.
Competitive base compensation of $115,000–$200,000, plus discretionary and hours-based bonuses.

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