Law and Motion Associate

About the role

O’Melveny & Myers LLP seeks outstanding associates in their 5th to 7th year with strong law and motion experience to lead pre‑trial work and serve as embedded appellate counsel at trial. The position offers significant ownership of high‑profile litigation, close collaboration with trial teams, and development as a strategic leader in complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead law and motion work in advance of trial, including dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, jury instructions, and verdict forms.
• Serve as embedded appellate counsel on trial teams, preserving issues for appeal, developing legal strategy, and leading briefing on complex legal issues.
• Manage multiple significant matters simultaneously, coordinating across large multi‑member teams.
• Drive strategy in cases proceeding toward trial and manage complex litigation workflows.
• Supervise junior attorneys and communicate effectively with partners, clients, experts, and co‑counsel.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of associate experience with a focus on law and motion practice.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Demonstrated experience in brief writing and case management.
• Proficiency in all forms of written advocacy at the trial level.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong leadership experience on matters is ideal.
• Clerkship experience is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing law and motion teams specifically for trial.
• Work on multidistrict litigations (MDLs), bellwether trials, and coordinated state court proceedings.
• Embedded appellate roles in complex litigation.
• Background in product liability and mass tort matters.

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