Law and Motion Associate (California)

About the Role Join a law and motion and appeals team at a California civil litigation defense law firm. You will provide research and written advocacy that supports litigation strategy across a range of practice areas. What You'll Do Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading-related, 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 motions for attorney's fees. Research complex legal issues and provide strategic recommendations to litigation attorneys and clients. Assess litigation and appellate strategies, with opportunities to handle appeals and participate in appellate arguments. What We're Looking For Two to ten years of civil litigation defense experience, with a strong focus on legal writing. A J.D. and active California State Bar membership in good standing. Experience drafting motions, oppositions, or appellate briefs, along with a writing sample demonstrating excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Knowledge of California civil procedure and substantive law, including experience handling complex legal issues across litigation matters. Experience working as part of a civil litigation defense firm team and the ability to meet an annual billable target of 1,920 hours. Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, and video conferencing tools such as Zoom. Compensation & Benefits Annual base salary: $130,000 to $185,000. Visa sponsorship is not available. Location Hybrid work arrangement in Los Angeles, California.