Law and Motion & Appellate Associate

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Melveny & Myers LLP seeks a senior trial attorney to lead law and motion work in advance of trial and to serve as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams. The role involves partnering with trial counsel to preserve issues for appeal, develop strategy, and lead briefing on complex legal matters.

Qualified candidates will have experience managing law and motion teams, coordinating across multiple groups, and driving strategy in cases heading toward trial.

Qualifications

• Experience leading law and motion work ahead of trial.
• Embedded appellate counsel on trial teams.
• Ability to supervise junior attorneys and manage multiple significant matters.
• Experience with MDLs, bellwether trials, and coordinated state court proceedings.
• Judicial clerkships are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead law and motion work in advance of trial.
• Serve as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams, guiding briefing and strategy.
• Coordinate litigation across teams and drive trial-focused strategy.
• Supervise junior attorneys and manage multiple high-stakes matters simultaneously.

Skills

Leading law and motion

Embedded appellate counsel

Trial litigation strategy

Managing complex litigation workflows

Supervising junior attorneys

Job description

Overview

• The role focuses on leading law and motion work in advance of trial and serving as embedded appellate counsel at trial.
• Requires proficiency in all forms of written advocacy at the trial level, including dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, jury instructions, and verdict forms.
• Candidates should be comfortable serving as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams, partnering closely with trial counsel to preserve issues for appeal, develop legal strategy, and lead briefing on complex legal issues.
• The position involves managing complex litigation workflows, coordinating across multiple teams, and driving strategy in cases proceeding toward trial, with opportunities to take ownership of high-profile litigation.
• Strong preference for experience managing law and motion teams specifically for trial, working on MDLs, bellwether trials, and coordinated state court proceedings, as well as prior embedded appellate roles.
• Experience in the product liability and mass tort space is a plus.
• Responsibilities include supervising junior attorneys and managing multiple significant matters simultaneously.
• Judicial clerkships are preferred.