Law and Motion Associate

About the Role

A California defense litigation firm is seeking a Law and Motion Associate with 2 to 10 years of civil litigation experience. You will join a team providing written advocacy across a range of practice areas and contribute to litigation strategy through research and persuasive legal writing.

What You'll Do

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

• Prepare trial materials, including 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 recommendations to litigation attorneys and clients.

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

What We're Looking For

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

• Two to 10 years of civil litigation defense experience, preferably in a firm environment, with a strong legal writing focus.

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

• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and complex issue-spotting skills. A writing sample is required.

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

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

• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder. Prior judicial clerkship or externship and significant legal writing experience are helpful.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $130,000 to $185,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in Los Angeles, California, with additional office locations in Costa Mesa and San Francisco.