Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis involving complex substantive and procedural issues. Draft persuasive motions, oppositions, replies, and legal memoranda. Prepare and oppose discovery motions, including motions to compel, motions for protective orders, and other discovery-related disputes. Draft and oppose pleading challenges, including demurrers, motions to strike, and motions for judgment on the pleadings. Research, draft, and oppose dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication. Assist with pretrial, trial-related, and post-trial motion practice. Contribute to appellate research, briefing, and strategy, including the preparation of appellate briefs and related filings. Present oral arguments remotely when appropriate and permitted by the court. Collaborate with attorneys on litigation strategy, discovery issues, and trial preparation. Work with a dedicated law and motion mentor to strengthen legal writing, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills. Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while producing polished, thoroughly researched, and persuasive legal work.

Required Qualifications

Active California Bar license in good standing. 2-5 years of civil litigation experience, including California state court law and motion practice. Exceptional legal research, analytical reasoning, and persuasive writing skills. Demonstrated experience drafting substantive motions, oppositions, replies, and legal memoranda. Strong understanding of California substantive law, civil procedure, and applicable court rules. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines. Ability to work independently and remain productive in a fully remote environment. Collaborative mindset and willingness to receive and apply constructive feedback. Genuine interest in legal research, writing, and developing persuasive legal arguments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in education law and/or employment litigation. Federal court litigation experience. Law review or law journal experience. Judicial clerkship or judicial internship experience. Experience assisting with appellate briefing or complex dispositive motions. Compensation & Benefits Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Flexible spending account. Fully remote work arrangement. Billable requirement of 130 hours per month (1,560 hours annually). Dedicated litigation support staff. Direct mentorship in law and motion practice. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Application Requirements Candidates should submit a resume highlighting their civil litigation experience and law and motion practice, along with two to three substantive legal writing samples. Required Writing Samples Include Discovery-related sample: A motion to compel, opposition to a discovery motion, motion for protective order, or another substantive discovery brief. Pleading or dispositive motion sample: A demurrer, motion to strike, motion for judgment on the pleadings, or motion for summary judgment. Optional third sample: A writing sample demonstrating strong legal research, analytical reasoning, or persuasive writing skills. Writing samples should substantially reflect the candidate's own work. Confidential or privileged information may be appropriately redacted before submission.