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.