Law & Motion Attorney

Personal Injury Litigation Attorney (Law & Motion Focus)About the OpportunityA growing California litigation practice is seeking a skilled attorney with strong law and motion experience to support a high-volume plaintiff personal injury team.This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys legal research, persuasive writing, motion practice, and developing litigation strategy. The attorney will play a key role in advancing cases through effective motion work, discovery strategy, and collaboration with trial attorneys throughout the litigation process.The practice handles a wide range of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and other complex tort claims.Position OverviewThe selected attorney will focus on drafting and opposing substantive motions, managing discovery-related disputes, preparing pleadings, and assisting with litigation strategy from case inception through trial preparation.This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated plaintiff-side litigation while partnering closely with experienced trial attorneys and legal staff.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft and oppose motions for summary judgment and summary adjudicationPrepare demurrers, motions to compel, motions in limine, motions to strike, motions to quash, and other substantive pleadingsDraft complaints, responses, discovery motions, and pre-trial filingsConduct legal research and prepare memoranda supporting litigation strategyPrepare written oppositions and replies on complex procedural and substantive issuesCollaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and support staff throughout litigationAttend and argue motion hearings as neededParticipate in depositions, discovery planning, and case developmentManage litigation deadlines and maintain compliance with court rules and filing requirementsSupport trial preparation efforts, including witness coordination, exhibit preparation, and pre-trial briefingCommunicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnelDesired QualificationsActive California Bar membership in good standing3+ years of civil litigation experienceStrong law and motion experienceExperience drafting and opposing dispositive motionsDiscovery motion practice experienceExcellent legal research and writing abilitiesExperience taking, defending, or preparing for depositionsAbility to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational and case management skillsPreferred BackgroundsAttorneys with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:Plaintiff Personal Injury LitigationInsurance Defense LitigationPremises LiabilityCatastrophic InjuryWrongful DeathProduct LiabilityMedical MalpracticeEmployment LitigationElder Abuse LitigationComplex Civil LitigationCommercial LitigationWhat Makes Someone Successful in This RoleExceptional motion-writing skillsStrong command of California civil procedureAbility to analyze legal issues and develop persuasive argumentsConfidence handling discovery disputes and procedural challengesStrong attention to detail and deadline managementCollaborative approach to litigation strategyBenefitsCompetitive base salary depending on experienceMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k)Paid time offCareer growth opportunitiesCollaborative litigation environmentExposure to significant personal injury and complex civil matters