Description:

About the role:
A Class Action & Mass Tort Defense Law Firm has an exciting opportunity for a Law and Motion / Appellate attorney, with at least 2 years of experience, to join our Law and Motion and Appeals Team in one of our California offices!

Our Law and Motion/Appellate Team is the backbone of A Class Action & Mass Tort Defense Law Firm, providing essential written advocacy that strengthens our litigators' work across all practice areas. This specialized team of skilled writers plays a crucial role in advancing our clients' cases and supporting the firm's success. From shaping litigation strategies at the start of a case to crafting effective law-and-motion tactics for both dispositive and non-dispositive motions, this dynamic team is integral to trial support and writ work. Associates benefit from collaborative, team-based support and work closely with lead attorneys, gaining hands-on experience and contributing directly to the success of each case.

You will work closely with the Government Entity Team writing motions for cases that involve internal affairs investigations, law enforcement defense, and municipal liability cases. Public entity litigation experience (either in public agency or private practice) preferred. Prior experience with California Government Tort Claims Act, defending public entities, or experience in federal court is a plus, but not essential. We seek associates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:
  • Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading-related motions, discovery motions, and dispositive motions.
  • Draft trial motions and assist with preparing trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, pocket briefs, and jury instructions and verdicts.
  • Drafting post-trial motions, including motions for new trial and motions for attorney's fees.
  • Opportunity to handle appellate cases and conduct appellate arguments, including learning from the firm's experienced appellate practitioners.
  • Conduct legal research and provide recommendations to clients and litigation attorneys on complex legal issues.
  • Analyze and assess litigation and appellate strategies.

Professional Development Opportunities
We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer.

Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
  • Active membership in California State Bar and in good standing.
  • Law review or any significant legal writing experience is a plus.
  • Exceptional research and writing abilities, with strong analytical skills.
  • Prior Judicial Clerkship or Externship is a plus.
  • Prior criminal defense attorney experience is a plus, but not necessary.