Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate

Kahana Feld

. Build a career in litigation with Kahana Feld, a National Law Journal 500 firm .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $115,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, with strong skills in trial monitoring and legal argumentation. Committed to fostering an inclusive firm culture while pursuing career advancement opportunities within the legal field.

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Civil Litigation ExperienceTrial MonitoringState Bar MembershipLegal Writing SkillsMentoring and Development

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Hard Skills

Civil LitigationTrial MonitoringLegal WritingLegal Argumentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationInclusivityRespectfulness

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

LitigationAppellate TeamJob StabilityE-Verify Employment Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a career in litigation with Kahana Feld, a National Law Journal 500 firm
Work with the nationally acclaimed appellate team
Think, write, and argue in civil litigation matters
Monitor trials
Work with attorneys across New York City, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and California offices
Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and positive firm culture
Develop legal skills through training, development, and mentoring
Pursue associate or senior attorney career opportunities and potential partnership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Civil litigation background/experience strongly preferred
Ability/willingness to monitor trials
Excellent references
Record of job stability
Member of the appropriate state bar in good standing
New Jersey- and Connecticut-barred attorneys will also be considered for the New York City office
Must meet the organization's E-Verify employment requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits, including Paid Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Dedicated training and development team
Mentoring
Leadership positions open to all attorneys in every office
Realistic partnership and equity partnership track
Eligibility for equity and non-equity partnership
Promotion based on ability to do great work and culture fit, not business development
Discretionary and hours based bonuses