Law & Motion Attorney

Murchison & Cumming, LLP; California; Remote; USD 145,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $145,000–$225,000

Year-end bonus eligibility

Comprehensive medical, dental andview

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Company-paid long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Dependent Care)

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary supplemental benefits

Identity theft protection and credit监

Mental health, wellness, meditation

Telemedicine services

Pregnancy and parenting support

Flexible vacation policy and paidhol

Job summary

Murchison & Cumming, LLP is seeking an experienced Law & Motion Attorney to lead research, briefing and dispositive motion practice, including Motions for Summary Judgment. This remote position is available to attorneys residing in California, with in-person attendance when hearings are needed.

You will collaborate with litigators across the firm, shape litigation strategy through rigorous analysis and persuasive writing, and help advance case outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Significant law-and-motion and California civil litigation experience.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and oral advocacy abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with dispositive motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research and analysis.
• Draft and revise dispositive and other substantive motions.
• Handle Motions for Summary Judgment and related briefing.
• Develop legal strategy in collaboration with litigation teams.
• Prepare for and participate in oral argument as appropriate.
• Advise attorneys on procedural and substantive legal issues.
• Support matters across general liability and other civil litigation practices.
• Maintain familiarity with developments in California civil procedure and relevant case law.

Skills

Law & Motion

Civil Litigation

Legal Research & Writing

Oral Advocacy

Dispositive Motion Practice

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Murchison & Cumming, LLP is seeking an experienced Law & Motion Attorney to take a leading role in legal research, briefing and dispositive motion practice, including Motions for Summary Judgment.

This role is designed for an attorney who enjoys difficult legal issues and persuasive writing and wants their work to have a meaningful impact on litigation strategy. You will work closely with attorneys across the firm's practices on matters where research, analysis and briefing can directly affect the direction and outcome of the case.

This is a remote position for attorneys residing in California. Most M&C attorneys work from home. Office space is available for attorneys who prefer it. In-person attendance is required when necessary for hearings, oral argument and other matter-specific responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex legal research and analysis
• Draft and revise dispositive and other substantive motions
• Handle Motions for Summary Judgment and related briefing
• Develop legal strategy in collaboration with litigation teams
• Prepare for and participate in oral argument as appropriate
• Advise attorneys on procedural and substantive legal issues
• Support matters across general liability and other civil litigation practices
• Maintain familiarity with developments in California civil procedure and relevant case law

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active and in good standing with the California State Bar
• Significant law and motion and California civil litigation experience
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
• Strong analytical and oral advocacy abilities
• Demonstrated experience with dispositive motion practic

Why Join Murchison & Cumming?

The Law & Motion Attorney plays a substantive role in case strategy and works directly with experienced litigators on matters across the firm.

The position offers the opportunity to focus on high-level legal analysis and writing while remaining closely connected to active litigation.

Murchison & Cumming was named to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list.

• Salary: $145,000 to $225,000
• Year-end bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling, legal and financial support
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and additional Life Insurance
• Identity theft protection and credit monitoring
• Mental health, wellness, meditation and health coaching resources
• Virtual healthcare and telemedicine services
• Pregnancy and parenting support resources
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays

Murchison & Cumming, LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.