Law and Motion Associate

About the Role

Join a civil defense litigation team focused on written advocacy across a range of practice areas. You will support litigation strategy through research, motion practice, and opportunities to contribute to appellate matters.

What You'll Do

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

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

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

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

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

What We're Looking For

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

• Two to ten years of civil litigation defense experience, with a strong focus on legal writing.

• Experience drafting motions, oppositions, or appellate briefs, and knowledge of California civil procedure and substantive law.

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

• Experience working as part of a law firm team.

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

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Hybrid role based in Los Angeles, California.