Contract Attorney (Part-Time)

Justia, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm is seeking a Part-Time Contract Attorney for its California offices (Irvine, Los Angeles, Walnut Creek, or San Francisco). The role supports the Toxic Tort Practice Group with substantive motion practice, including drafting and briefing MSJs and other dispositive motions in complex toxic tort litigation.

The firm emphasizes collaboration, rigorous analysis, and delivering favorable results.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation-based motion practice experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
• Prior toxic tort experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise Motions for Summary Judgment, oppositions, and related briefing.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.
• Analyze case records, discovery, depositions, and expert materials in support of motion practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys on toxic tort matters.
• Assist with other litigation-related writing projects as needed.

Skills

Motion practice

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

California bar admission

Job description

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Contract Attorney in any of our California office locations: Irvine, Los Angeles, Walnut Creek, or San Francisco. This role will support the Toxic Tort Practice Group and will primarily focus on substantive motion practice, including drafting, reviewing, and supporting Motions for Summary Judgment (MSJs) and other dispositive motions in complex toxic tort litigation.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and revise Motions for Summary Judgment, oppositions, and related briefing.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.
• Analyze case records, discovery, depositions, and expert materials in support of motion practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys on toxic tort matters.
• Assist with other litigation-related writing projects as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong litigation-based motion practice experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
• Prior toxic tort experience is preferred.

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.