Law and Motion Associate

About the Role

Join a law and motion and appellate team at a national litigation defense law firm. You will provide written advocacy across a range of practice areas, helping litigation attorneys develop effective strategies and address complex legal issues.

What You'll Do

• Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading-related, discovery, and dispositive motions.

• Prepare trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, pocket briefs, jury instructions, and verdicts.

• Draft post-trial motions, including motions for a new trial and attorney's fees.

• Research complex legal issues and recommend strategies to clients and litigation attorneys.

• Assess litigation and appellate strategies, with opportunities to handle appeals and present appellate arguments.

What We're Looking For

• 2 to 10 years of legal experience, with a strong background in law and motion or legal writing.

• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills. A writing sample is required.

• Knowledge of litigation subject areas such as premises liability, complex litigation, or governmental entity matters.

• Experience with Zoom, Westlaw, and LexisNexis.

• Ability to meet an annual billable hour requirement of 1,920 hours.

• Must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $130,000 to $185,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in Los Angeles, California.