Embedded Appellate Counsel for Complex Litigation

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Melveny & Myers LLP seeks a senior attorney to lead law and motion work in advance of trial, serving as embedded appellate counsel and coordinating with trial teams.

You will preserve issues for appeal, develop legal strategy, and oversee briefing on complex matters, including MDLs, bellwether trials, and multi-state proceedings. Strong leadership and a proven track record in mass tort litigation are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with written advocacy at trial level.
• Experience managing law and motion teams for trial, MDLs, bellwether trials, and coordinated state court proceedings.
• Clerkships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead law and motion work in advance of trial and serve as embedded appellate counsel with trial teams.
• Manage complex litigation workflows and coordinate across large, multi-member teams.
• Oversee briefing on complex legal issues and supervise junior attorneys.

Job description

O'Melveny & Myers LLP seeks a senior attorney to lead law and motion work in advance of trial, serving as embedded appellate counsel and coordinating with trial teams.

You will preserve issues for appeal, develop legal strategy, and oversee briefing on complex matters, including MDLs, bellwether trials, and multi-state proceedings. Strong leadership and a proven track record in mass tort litigation are highly valued.