Law and Motion Associate

About the Role

Join a litigation defense firm's law and motion and appeals team, supporting attorneys across a range of civil litigation matters. This role focuses on written advocacy and legal analysis that inform case strategy and trial 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.

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

• Conduct legal research and recommend approaches to complex legal issues.

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

What We're Looking For

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

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

• Experience drafting motions, oppositions, or appellate briefs, and a writing sample demonstrating excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of California civil procedure and substantive law, including civil defense litigation.

• Experience working with a legal team at a civil litigation defense firm.

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

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