PayPay: $140,000.00 - $195,000.00 per yearWhy This Is a Great OpportunityStep into a role built around the work strong writers and researchers love most: motions, briefs, MSJs, and the full range of law-and-motion practice — no filler work, no administrative overheadJoin a well-regarded civil litigation firm in Newport Beach with a diverse practice spanning general liability, construction defect, personal injury, business litigation, and real property mattersYour legal research and writing skills will be front and center — this is a firm that values the attorney who wins on paper as much as in the courtroomCompetitive compensation with bonus potential and strong earning trajectoryHybrid and remote flexibility available — work the way that makes you most effectiveTwo openings available — a rare opportunity to join a growing team with immediate impactNewport Beach base with flexibility: the quality of life and professional community of OC, without a rigid in-office requirementLocationLocation: Newport Beach, CA — Hybrid and remote arrangements are available for the right candidate. In-office presence is preferred when practical, but we support flexible working arrangements that allow you to do your best work.NoteNote: Candidates must hold an active California Bar license and have a minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience with meaningful law-and-motion practice. Strong legal research and writing skills are essential. Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.About UsWe are a civil litigation firm based in Newport Beach, CA, representing clients across a broad range of civil defense and litigation matters throughout California. Our attorneys handle sophisticated caseloads — from general liability and construction defect to business and real property disputes — and we take pride in sharp, well-crafted legal work at every stage of litigation. We are a collegial team that values strong writers, strategic thinkers, and attorneys who take ownership of their work. Confidential Employer.Job DescriptionDraft and oppose a full range of law-and-motion filings: demurrers, motions to strike, motions for summary judgment and summary adjudication, motions in limine, discovery motions, and other dispositive and non-dispositive motionsConduct thorough legal research to support motion practice, case strategy, and client advisementDraft pleadings, legal memoranda, briefs, and other litigation documents with precision and persuasive clarityAnalyze and respond to opposing counsel's motions and briefs, identifying weaknesses and developing effective counter-argumentsCollaborate with litigation attorneys across practice groups — GL, construction defect, PI, business litigation, and real property — to support active mattersManage multiple simultaneous drafting assignments with strict attention to deadlines and court rulesAssist with case strategy and legal analysis at key inflection points in litigationCommunicate with supervising attorneys and clients as needed on motion status, strategy, and outcomesQualificationsActive California Bar license (required)3+ years of civil litigation experience (required)Meaningful law-and-motion experience: drafting and/or opposing motions, MSJs/MSAs, discovery motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda (required)Exceptional legal research and writing skills (required)Experience in one or more of the following practice areas preferred: general liability, construction defect, personal injury, business litigation, real property, civil defenseStrong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex legal issues into clear, persuasive argumentsAbility to manage multiple deadlines independently with high attention to detail5+ years of experience preferred; candidates at this level will be considered for more senior positioningWhy You Will Love Working HereIf you are the attorney who finds flow in a well-constructed brief or a tight MSJ — this role was built for you. You will work across a varied civil litigation practice, contributing to meaningful matters where your research and writing directly shape outcomes. The team is experienced and collaborative, the work is substantive, and the flexibility to work hybrid or remote means you can structure your environment for maximum focus. Two openings means the firm is investing in this function — and in the attorneys who fill it. If you are a skilled law-and-motion practitioner ready to be valued for what you actually do best, this is the opportunity.JPC-1227BenefitsDental insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance#J-18808-Ljbffr