Salary
💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per year
About the role
- Career Consulting Partners partnered with a successful plaintiff civil litigation firm with over 30 years in business, helping the injured. We need a sharp, experienced Law and Motion Attorney.
- This role involves a mix of templated and custom law & motion work. While many motions follow firm templates, some require extensive legal research, original drafting, and strategic writing, especially for dispositive motions like MSJs.
- In addition to drafting, the attorney will be expected to make court appearances—both in-person and virtual—and may also be asked to cover depositions and hearings on behalf of the Firm.
- Candidates should be confident, organized, and comfortable representing the firm in a courtroom setting.
- IDEAL CANDIDATE: Draft and oppose a variety of motions, including motions for summary judgment/adjudication, demurrers, motions to strike, motions in limine, and discovery-related motions.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support ongoing litigation
- Collaborate with trial attorneys and litigation teams to develop a strategy
- Prepare legal memoranda, oppositions, and replies
- Review and analyse discovery responses, deposition transcripts, and medical records as needed for motion work.
- Ensure timely filing and compliance with all applicable deadlines.
- Appear in court, including covering depositions and making in-person and virtual appearances on behalf of the firm.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
- Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience handling law and motion in personal injury litigation (Plaintiff or Defense)
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage high-volume motion work while meeting tight deadlines
- Familiarity with local rules in Los Angeles and the surrounding counties
- Proficiency in Westlaw, Microsoft Office, and legal case management systems