Remote Law & Motion/Appellate Associate

Manning Kass; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Pet insurance coverage

401K

Bonus program

Referral program

Career growth culture

Job summary

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm with a strong California presence and a remote-friendly schedule. We seek a Law and Motion / Appellate attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join our team in one of our California offices.

The role involves drafting motions, supporting trial and appellate work, and collaborating with experienced attorneys. A J.D., CA Bar admission, and excellent writing are required; criminal defense background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• Law review or significant legal writing experience is a plus.
• Exceptional research and writing abilities with strong analytical skills.
• Prior Judicial Clerkship or Externship is a plus.
• Prior criminal defense attorney experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading-related motions, discovery motions, and dispositive motions.
• Draft trial motions and assist with preparing trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, pocket briefs, and jury instructions and verdicts.
• Drafting post-trial motions, including motions for new trial and motions for attorney's fees.
• Opportunity to handle appellate cases and conduct appellate arguments, including learning from the firm's experienced appellate practitioners.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations to clients and litigation attorneys on complex legal issues.
• Analyze and assess litigation and appellate strategies.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Appellate advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Law review experience

Job description

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm with a strong California presence and a remote-friendly schedule. We seek a Law and Motion / Appellate attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join our team in one of our California offices.

The role involves drafting motions, supporting trial and appellate work, and collaborating with experienced attorneys. A J.D., CA Bar admission, and excellent writing are required; criminal defense background is a plus.