Motion Practice Contract Attorney

Manning Gross + Massenburg LLP; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm seeks a part-time Contract Attorney to support the Toxic Tort Practice Group in California offices, including Irvine. The role focuses on substantive motion practice, drafting and review of MSJs and related briefs.

The ideal candidate has strong litigation-based motion experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and CA bar admission. This flexible position offers part-time hours and opportunity to contribute to complex civil matters.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation-based motion practice experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise Motions for Summary Judgment and oppositions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues.
• Analyze case records and discovery to support motion practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys on toxic tort matters.
• Assist with other litigation writing projects as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Motion practice

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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Contract Attorney (Part-Time)

Regular Part-Time Irvine, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1553

Salary Range: $90.00 To $130.00 Hourly

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Contract Attorney in any of our California office locations: Irvine, Los Angeles, Walnut Creek, or San Francisco. This role will support the Toxic Tort Practice Group and will primarily focus on substantive motion practice, including drafting, reviewing, and supporting Motions for Summary Judgment (MSJs) and other dispositive motions in complex toxic tort litigation.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and revise Motions for Summary Judgment, oppositions, and related briefing.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.
• Analyze case records, discovery, depositions, and expert materials in support of motion practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys on toxic tort matters.
• Assist with other litigation-related writing projects as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong litigation-based motion practice experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of California.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
• Prior toxic tort experience is preferred.

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.