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Job description
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.