Appellate/Law & Motion Attorney (3-7 yrs) Job at Jones Mayer, Fullerton, CA

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  • Jones Mayer
  • Fullerton, CA

Job Description

APPELLATE / LAW AND MOTION ATTORNEY (REMOTE)

 

Company Description

 

Jones Mayer is an AV-rated, premier public sector law firm in California, providing legal advice, guidance, and representation to cities, counties, law enforcement agencies, and more. Our attorneys offer outstanding legal services with expertise in municipal law, police litigation, code enforcement, and receiverships. We serve as special counsel to approximately 70 law enforcement agencies in California and our attorneys have handled high-stakes civil rights litigation at all court levels including the United States Supreme Court.

 

Role Description

 

This is a full-time remote role for a 3 to 7 year Appellate / Law and Motion Attorney. The attorney will assist our litigators in devising litigation strategy and handling all aspects of municipal law, including representing law enforcement officers in civil rights litigation. The role will involve providing legal counsel to public agencies, handling civil rights and tort litigation, representing clients in appellate courts, and drafting amicus briefs in support of governmental entities.

 

Qualifications

  • Appellate advocacy, legal researching and writing, including appeals, writs, motions for summary judgment, anti-SLAPP motions, and pleading challenges
  • Experience in handling civil rights and tort litigation in both state and federal court
  • Familiarity with municipal law and public sector legal issues, including case brought under 42 U.S.C. 1983
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in the California State Bar
  • Ability to work independently and remotely
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Experience in representing public agencies is a plus

 

Compensation

 

This is a salaried position w hich pays between $165K to $180K/year depending on experience. There is also a bonus program based on billable hours and file origination. 

Benefits include:

 

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement plan with company match

 

 

Work Culture

 

Jones Mayer has a strong firm culture that emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, and comradery. Remote work is available, subject to the occasional in-person appearance at hearings in the greater Southern California area. If you consider yourself to be a writer who wants to practice law at the highest level in a supportive environment, this job is for you! 

 

Contact Information

 

Interested applicants should send their resume and a writing sample to Lauren Budd, Executive Manager at [email protected] .

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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