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.