Senior Associate Attorney

This remote position is based in El Segundo, CA (LA County). Must be willing to attend onsite meetings and training in-office as needed.

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper (KMS) is seeking experienced litigation attorneys to join our growing defense practice. We are looking for attorneys who want meaningful litigation experience, direct client interaction, courtroom exposure, and a clear path toward long-term career growth.

Our attorneys defend healthcare systems, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, public entities, and other institutional clients in complex, high-exposure matters. This includes medical malpractice, general liability, professional liability, and public entity defense.

At KMS, attorneys are trusted with significant responsibility and have the opportunity to develop their litigation skills through hands-on experience. High-performing attorneys are given opportunities to advance, develop client relationships, and build toward partnership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys
• Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risk
• Maintain accurate billing and case management records
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Minimum 6 years or more of attorney experience
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage cases while working collaboratively within a team environment

Experience in any of the following areas is highly preferred:

• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Dental Malpractice Defense
• General Liability
• Public Entity Defense
• Professional Liability
• Insurance Defense Litigation

About KMS

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper is a California civil litigation firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence in insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, and public entity representation. We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients while providing our attorneys with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities needed to build successful long-term careers.

Pay range and compensation package

• $185,000 to $230,000 base annually depending on experience
• Performance and billing bonuses
• Annual compensation reviews

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Flexible work environment with hybrid work opportunities
• Unlimited paid time off
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Clear opportunity for advancement and partnership consideration
• We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, performance and billing bonuses along with annual reviews.
• We offer flexible office hours with no cap on vacation days.

Apply today to join a team where litigation skills are developed, professional growth is supported, and advancement is earned.