Career Consulting Partners

Law and Motion Attorney

Career Consulting Partners

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

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