Senior Law & Motion Associate — Trial & Appellate Lead

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

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP is seeking associates (5th to 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 have excellent academic credentials and demonstrated brief writing and case management skills, and can coordinate large multi‑member teams, manage multiple matters, and drive litigation strategy toward trial, including MDLs and bellwether proceedings.

Qualifications

• 5th to 7th year associates with strong law and motion experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated brief writing skills.
• Experience leading large multi‑member teams and managing multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead law and motion work in advance of trial and serve as embedded appellate counsel at trial.
• Develop litigation strategy, preserve issues for appeal, and lead briefing on complex issues.
• Coordinate across trial teams, MDLs, bellwether trials, and state proceedings.

Skills

Law & motion experience

Brief writing

Case management

Leadership

Trial team coordination

Embedded appellate counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

O’Melveny & Myers LLP is seeking associates (5th to 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 have excellent academic credentials and demonstrated brief writing and case management skills, and can coordinate large multi‑member teams, manage multiple matters, and drive litigation strategy toward trial, including MDLs and bellwether proceedings.