Remote Law & Motion Attorney — Civil Defense

Jobot; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Jobot is a small, women-owned law firm specializing in public entity defense, seeking a motion practice attorney with strong writing and advocacy skills. This fully remote role supports a team focused on efficient, strategic litigation across state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of civil litigation with an emphasis on law and motion, excellent drafting abilities, and a track record of successful motions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active member in good standing with the AZ state bar is required.
• 3–7 years of civil litigation experience with a heavy emphasis on law and motion practice.
• Experience representing defendants in civil matters, including insurance defense or liability.
• Excellent legal writing skills with a track record of successful motions at trial and appellate levels.

Responsibilities

• Draft, research, and argue all aspects of law and motion practice (summary judgment, demurrers, motions to dismiss/strike, discovery).
• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other platforms to support litigation strategy.
• Analyze pleadings, depositions, expert reports, and evidence to craft motion arguments.
• Prepare oppositions and replies to plaintiff motions, incl. class certs, in limine, evidentiary challenges.
• Attend and argue hearings in state and federal court.
• Collaborate with lead trial attorneys to formulate litigation strategy.
• Manage multiple briefing deadlines across an active caseload in a deadline-driven environment.
• Review and respond to meet-and-confer discovery disputes and pre-motion requirements.
• Mentor junior associates on motion drafting, research techniques, and strategy.
• Maintain knowledge of California CCP, Federal Rules, and local court rules.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Oral advocacy

Procedural detail

Self-directed work ethic

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Active AZ state bar in good standing

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Jobot is a small, women-owned law firm specializing in public entity defense, seeking a motion practice attorney with strong writing and advocacy skills. This fully remote role supports a team focused on efficient, strategic litigation across state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of civil litigation with an emphasis on law and motion, excellent drafting abilities, and a track record of successful motions.