Law and Motion & Appellate Associate

Overview The role focuses on leading law and motion work in advance of trial and serving as embedded appellate counsel at trial. Requires proficiency in all forms of written advocacy at the trial level, including dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, jury instructions, and verdict forms. Candidates should be comfortable serving as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams, partnering closely with trial counsel to preserve issues for appeal, develop legal strategy, and lead briefing on complex legal issues. The position involves managing complex litigation workflows, coordinating across multiple teams, and driving strategy in cases proceeding toward trial, with opportunities to take ownership of high-profile litigation. Strong preference for experience managing law and motion teams specifically for trial, working on MDLs, bellwether trials, and coordinated state court proceedings, as well as prior embedded appellate roles. Experience in the product liability and mass tort space is a plus. Responsibilities include supervising junior attorneys and managing multiple significant matters simultaneously. Judicial clerkships are preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr O'Melveny & Myers LLP