Law and Motion Associate
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
$130,000 to $185,000 USD / year
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- Pay
- $130,000 to $185,000 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
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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.