Law and Motion Associate (California)

About the Role

Join a law and motion and appeals team supporting litigation across a range of practice areas. This role is focused on strong written advocacy and strategic research that helps attorneys shape litigation outcomes.

What You'll Do

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

• Prepare trial materials such as motions in limine, trial briefs, pocket briefs, jury instructions, and verdict forms.

• Research complex legal issues and provide recommendations to litigation attorneys.

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

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

What We're Looking For

• Two to ten years of legal experience, including experience drafting motions, oppositions, or appellate briefs.

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

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with a writing sample available.

• Experience applying California civil procedure and substantive law in litigation, such as premises liability, complex litigation, or governmental entity matters.

• Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, and collaboration tools such as Zoom.

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

• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range is $130,000 to $185,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in Los Angeles, California.