Lead Law & Motion Attorney with Appellate Focus (Trial)

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

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.