LAW & MOTION APPEAL ATTORNEY

Job Title – Law & Motion Appeal Attorney

Location – Orange, CA 92868

Job Type - FullTime

Job Details :

This role involves assistance to attorneys through all phases of litigation including cost effective motions for early dismissal, trial, and post-trial motions; and efficiently assesses key issues, renders opinions, and provides results.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced legal draftsperson with highly developed legal writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of the trial and appellate courts as it applies to motion practice related to medical malpractice defense.

Responsibilities : Appeals

Designate, review, and analyse lower court records and other documents.

Monitor appellate dockets.

Research and analyse case law, draft persuasive briefs, as well as appellate motions and applications. and appellate documents.

Advocate in appellate courts before appellate justices.

Assist both in-house and outside trial panel counsel in framing issues at trial and in preserving the record for appeal.

Advise both in-house and outside trial panel counsel and claims specialists regarding writ petitions.

Support Law and Motion Team :

Prepare pleadings.

Provide support to attorneys as requested in litigation matters to successfully try and arbitrate cases.

Formulate creative pleading and motion strategy.

Obtain concurrence with claims specialist and attorneys for law and motion pleading and strategy.

Attend court appearances and argue motions.

Assist in compliance with the Défense Attorney Guidelines

Education : J.D. Degree

License to practice law in California.