Law and Motion Associate
True Talent Solutions Partners · Los Angeles · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a law and motion and appellate team supporting defense-side litigation across a range of practice areas. You will provide focused legal research and written advocacy that informs litigation strategy and helps attorneys prepare cases for trial and appeal.
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.
- Research complex legal issues and provide strategic recommendations to litigation attorneys and clients.
- Draft post-trial motions, including motions for new trial and attorney's fees.
- Support appellate matters and, where appropriate, participate in appellate arguments.
- Assess litigation and appellate strategies across matters.
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 at a civil litigation defense firm and as part of a legal team.
- 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 target of 1,920 hours.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary: $130,000 to $185,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
Hybrid role based in Los Angeles, California, with work locations also available in Costa Mesa or San Francisco.