Law & Motion / Appeals Attorney – Medical Malpractice Defense

TRDFIN Support Services Pvt Ltd; Orange (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

A legal services company is looking for a highly skilled Law & Motion / Appeals Attorney in California to support medical malpractice defense litigation. The role involves collaborating with trial attorneys, conducting legal research, and drafting appellate briefs. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree and an active California law license. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focusing on high-impact legal writing.

Formación

• Excellent legal writing and motion practice skills are essential.
• Must have experience with California trial and appellate courts.
• Ability to identify key legal issues efficiently.

Responsabilidades

• Designate, review, and analyze trial court records and appellate documents.
• Research and draw up persuasive appellate briefs and motions.
• Assist trial counsel in preserving records for appeal.

Conocimientos

Legal writing

Motion practice skills

Analyzing case law

Appellate advocacy

Educación

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active license to practice law in California

Descripción del empleo

Law & Motion / Appeals Attorney – Medical Malpractice Defense

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Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Law & Motion / Appeals Attorney with exceptional legal writing and motion practice skills to support complex medical malpractice defense litigation. This role partners closely with trial attorneys and claims specialists across pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and appellate phases, focusing on early dismissal strategies, persuasive briefing, and appellate advocacy.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled legal draftsperson with deep knowledge of California trial and appellate courts, capable of efficiently identifying key legal issues and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Designate, review, and analyze trial court records and appellate documents
• Monitor appellate dockets and filing deadlines
• Research and analyze case law, drafting persuasive appellate briefs, motions, and applications
• Assist trial counsel in issue framing and record preservation for appeal
• Advise attorneys and claims specialists on writ petitions and appellate strategy

Law & Motion / Litigation Support

• Draft pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda
• Formulate creative and cost-effective motion strategies, including early dismissal efforts
• Obtain concurrence with claims specialists and attorneys on motion strategy
• Attend court appearances and argue motions
• Support trial and arbitration preparation as requested
• Ensure compliance with Defense Attorney Guidelines

Education & Licensure

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Active license to practice law in California

Why Join Us?

• Focus on high-impact legal writing and appellate advocacy
• Collaborative environment with trial attorneys and claims professionals
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other and Legal

Industries: Legal Services and Hospitals and Health Care