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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.
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