Law & Motion Appeal Attorney

Azad Technology Partners; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in California is looking for a full-time Law & Motion Appeal Attorney responsible for drafting appellate briefs and complex motions. The role involves legal research, advising counsel, and formulating motion strategies. The ideal candidate should possess extensive legal writing skills and knowledge of trial and appellate procedures, particularly in medical malpractice defense. This position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $180,000, with an expected start date of December 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experienced legal draftsperson with highly developed legal writing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of trial and appellate courts for motion practice.
• Ability to formulate creative pleading and motion strategies.

Responsibilities

• Draft appellate briefs and complex motions for CAPIC litigated matters.
• Research and analyze case law for persuasive briefs and appellate motions.
• Assist trial counsel in framing issues for trial and preserving records.
• Advise counsel on writ petitions and provide litigation support.

Skills

Legal writing

Case law research

Persuasive brief drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

AZAD is seeking a Law & Motion Appeal Attorney for a full-time, permanent employment position in Orange, California

This position is full-time on-site, Monday to Friday. Expected start date December 28, 2025.

The annual salary range for this position is between $150k-$180k depending on related qualifications and experience.

Summary

Our client is a law firm seekingan L&M Appeal Attorney responsible for drafting appellate briefs and motions/applications, and complex motions and pleadings on CAPIC litigated matters. Provides advice and assistance to attorneys through all phases of litigation, including cost‑effective motions for early dismissal, trial, and post‑trial motions; and efficiently assesses key issues, renders opinions, and provides results. The ideal candidate will be an experienced legal draftsperson with highly developed legal writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of the trial and appellate courts as it applies to motion practice related to medical malpractice defense.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designate, review, and analyze lower court records and other documents.
• Research and analyze case law, draft persuasive briefs, as well as appellate motions and applications.
• Assist both in‑house and outside trial panel counsel in framing issues at trial and in preserving the record for appeal.
• Advise both in‑house and outside trial panel counsel and claims specialists regarding writ petitions.
• Provide support to attorneys as requested in litigation matters to successfully try and arbitrate cases.
• Formulate creative pleading and motion strategy.
• Obtain concurrence with claims specialist and attorneys for law and motion pleading and strategy.
• Attend court appearances and argue motions.
• Assist in compliance with the Defense Attorney Guidelines.

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