Law & Motion (L&M) Appeal Attorney – Medical Malpractice Defense

HyatttalentsolutionsOrange, California

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

Priority: HIGHWork Model: Onsite (Local Candidates Only)Eligibility: U.S. Citizens / Green Card Holders Only

Position Summary

Our client, a respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Law & Motion (L&M) Appeal Attorney to support litigated CAPIC matters. This role focuses on drafting appellate briefs, motions, applications, and complex pleadings related to medical malpractice defense. The attorney will provide strategic legal analysis and drafting support throughout all phases of litigation, including pre-trial motions, trial support, and post-trial and appellate proceedings.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled legal writer with in-depth knowledge of California trial and appellate courts and extensive experience in motion practice and appeals within medical malpractice defense.

Key Responsibilities

Appeals

Designate, review, and analyze lower court records and supporting documents
Monitor appellate dockets and deadlines
Conduct legal research and draft persuasive appellate briefs, motions, applications, and related filings
Advocate before appellate courts and justices
Assist in-house and outside trial counsel in issue framing and record preservation for appeal
Advise trial counsel and claims specialists on writ petitions

Law & Motion Support

Draft pleadings, motions, and supporting legal documents
Develop creative and strategic law and motion approaches
Collaborate with claims specialists and attorneys to obtain concurrence on pleading strategy
Provide litigation support for trials and arbitrations
Attend court hearings and argue motions as needed
Assist with compliance under Defense Attorney Guidelines
Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the State of California
Proven experience drafting appellate briefs and complex law and motion pleadings
Strong background in medical malpractice defense
Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
In-depth knowledge of California trial and appellate court procedures
Ability to work onsite and collaborate closely with legal teams

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