Law & Motion Lead & Embedded Appellate Counsel

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP seeks associates (5th–7th year) with law and motion experience to lead law and motion work ahead of trial and serve as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams. Ideal candidates possess excellent academic credentials, brief writing and case management skills, and ability to manage multiple significant matters concurrently.

The role emphasizes coordinating across teams, driving strategy toward trial, and potential involvement in MDLs, bellwether trials, and state

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Experience in brief writing and case management.
• Dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, jury instructions, and verdict forms are part of the role.
• Experience leading law and motion teams and coordinating across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead law and motion work in advance of trial and serve as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams.
• Coordinate complex litigation workflows across multiple teams and manage high-profile cases.
• Develop legal strategy, lead briefing on complex legal issues, and preserve issues for appeal.

Skills

Law & Motion

Brief writing

Case management

Trial experience

Leadership

Multi-team coordination

Appellate coordination

Job description

O’Melveny & Myers LLP seeks associates (5th–7th year) with law and motion experience to lead law and motion work ahead of trial and serve as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams. Ideal candidates possess excellent academic credentials, brief writing and case management skills, and ability to manage multiple significant matters concurrently.

The role emphasizes coordinating across teams, driving strategy toward trial, and potential involvement in MDLs, bellwether trials, and state