Partner - Appellate

Kahana and Feld LLP

$200K — $300K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in appellate law at a partner level.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cases and client relationships effectively.
  • Strong references reflecting a stable job history.
  • Active member of the California bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead appellate cases independently while managing client and carrier relationships.
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues to foster a supportive team environment.
  • Contribute to the firm’s diverse and respectful culture.
  • Participate in marketing efforts to promote both personal and firm-wide growth.
  • Engage in mentorship programs to help develop junior attorneys.

Benefits

  • Equity partnership available without a required book of business.
  • Supportive firm culture emphasizing teamwork and mentorship.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Paid parental leave recently added.
  • Leadership opportunities accessible to all attorneys across offices.
Full Job Description
National Firm Looking for an Appellate Partner to Join our California Team!

Kahana Feld is an award-winning national law firm with over ten offices nationally and growing. We are seeking Appellate Partners that are looking for an opportunity to:
  • Become an Equity Partner at a fast-growing national firm that values teamwork, does not require a "book" of business to become an equity partner, and will help you market.
  • Work with great attorneys at a firm that prides itself on having a supportive culture.
  • Contribute to a diverse environment fundamentally built on respect for all team members and where mentorship and a positive culture are a priority.
  • Develop your career and make a difference in the world.

KF was recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace and awarded the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California.

We have a unique business model designed to support the success of all our attorneys, from day one! Building a law practice with a great culture is the purpose of the firm.

Here are a few of the many things that make KF a great firm:
  • Excellent benefits (including recently added Paid Parental Leave).
  • Flexible PTO.
  • Leadership positions are open to all attorneys in every office.
  • Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity. Promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Partner level Appellate experience, including the ability to run files and manage clients and carrier relationships.
  • Excellent references and a record of job stability.
  • Member of the California bar in good standing.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $200,000 - $300,000 plus discretionary and hours based bonuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary Description

$200,000 - $300,000

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