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Associate Attorney - Law & Motion
Job Description
Law and Motion Associate
Our client, a national, mid-sized civil litigation defense firm, is looking for an Associate Attorney to join its Law and Motion and Appeals Team. The Law and Motion/Appellate Team is the backbone of the firm, providing essential written advocacy that strengthens the work of litigators across all practice areas. 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 a collaborative, team-based environment, gaining hands-on experience and contributing directly to the success of each case.
Location: Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, or San Diego. Remote is an option, but must be barred in California.
The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience and must have exceptional research and writing abilities, with strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include drafting pretrial motions and oppositions, drafting trial motions and assisting with preparing trial documents, and drafting post-trial motions. Associate will also have the opportunity to handle appellate cases and conduct appellate arguments, including learning from the firm's experienced appellate practitioners.
The salary range is $130,000 - $165,000, plus bonus, and a generous benefits package. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Active membership in the 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.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Meet Your Recruiter
Christian Sirras
Managing Director
csirras@lawseek.com
Chris Sirras brings a dynamic blend of strategic leadership and marketing prowess to the table,
serving as the Managing Director of Marina Sirras & Associates LLC. He specializes in the
placement of partners, counsel, and associates in all practice areas, including: Entertainment,
Real Estate, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Bankruptcy and Tax.
With over a decade of experience as a Senior Account Director at Advantage Unified
Commerce, Chris has spearheaded marketing activations that drove business growth and client
satisfaction for large-scale consumer packaged goods companies and major grocery, mass, and
value retailers. Prior to this, Chris held pivotal roles with agencies in the sports marketing,
advertising and staffing industries.
Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The University of Richmond
and an MBA in Marketing from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of
Business.