📍 Newport Beach, CA | Sacramento, CA | Pleasant Hill, CA (Hybrid/Remote)
💰 $140,000 – $180,000 + Bonus Opportunity + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
A growing California civil litigation firm is seeking an experienced Law & Motion Attorney to join its litigation team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who enjoys crafting persuasive legal arguments, developing litigation strategy, and producing exceptional written work that directly influences the outcome of complex civil cases.
Rather than managing a traditional litigation caseload, you'll focus on sophisticated motion practice, legal research, and strategic analysis while partnering with accomplished trial attorneys across multiple offices.
If you're the attorney colleagues rely on for winning briefs and creative legal arguments, this role was designed for you.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Focus your practice on substantive law and motion work
- Handle sophisticated civil litigation matters across multiple practice areas
- Work alongside experienced litigators who value strategic legal analysis and exceptional writing
- Hybrid and remote work flexibility for the right candidate
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Two immediate openings with strong long-term growth potential
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with meaningful responsibility from day one
What You'll Do
- Draft and oppose a wide range of substantive motions, including:
- Demurrers
- Motions to strike
- Motions for summary judgment
- Motions for summary adjudication
- Motions in limine
- Discovery motions
- Other dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Conduct comprehensive legal research supporting litigation strategy and case development
- Prepare:
- Pleadings
- Legal memoranda
- Briefs
- Appellate-quality legal research
- Other litigation documents
- Analyze opposing counsel's filings and develop persuasive written responses
- Partner with litigation attorneys on matters involving:
- General liability
- Construction defect
- Personal injury
- Business litigation
- Real property disputes
- Provide strategic legal analysis throughout all phases of complex civil litigation
- Manage multiple drafting assignments while consistently meeting court deadlines
- Communicate with attorneys and clients regarding legal strategy and motion practice
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's California offices on active litigation matters
Qualifications
- Active California Bar admission required
- 3+ years of California civil litigation experience
- Significant experience drafting and opposing:
- Dispositive motions
- Discovery motions
- Pleadings
- Briefs
- Legal memoranda
- Outstanding legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong issue-spotting abilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple drafting projects and litigation deadlines
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- General liability
- Construction defect
- Personal injury
- Business litigation
- Real property litigation
- Civil defense
Attorneys with 5+ years of experience may be considered for a more senior-level position.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $140,000 – $180,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Hybrid and remote work flexibility
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
About the Firm
This confidential employer is a growing California civil litigation firm representing clients in complex matters involving general liability, construction defect, personal injury, business litigation, and real property disputes. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, high-quality legal work, and commitment to providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, professional development, and opportunities for long-term success.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Build a practice centered on sophisticated legal writing and litigation strategy
- Work on complex, high-impact cases without carrying a traditional litigation caseload
- Collaborate with accomplished litigators who appreciate thoughtful legal analysis
- Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid or remote work environment while remaining connected to a collaborative team
- Join a growing firm that recognizes and rewards exceptional legal talent