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Robert Half

Remote Law & Motion Attorney

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$180K - $230K/yr

The ideal Law & Motion Attorney candidate will have at least 5+ years of California civil litigation experience as a California-licensed attorney and strong writing skills. In this role, you will ...

Omega Law Group

Law and Motion Attorney

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$100K - $175K/yr

We are seeking an experienced law and motion attorney to join our firm. In this role you will be responsible for managing a caseload of personal injury cases, filing complaints, drafting motions, and ...

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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We are seeking a Law and Motion Attorney to prepare persuasive, high quality legal briefs to support our clients in personal injury matters. This includes motions for summary judgment, motions to ...

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Burbank, CA · On-site +1

$110K - $180K/yr

The Law and Motion Attorney will have a strong background in drafting pleadings and motions, with a deep understanding of civil litigation. This position requires excellent research, writing, and ...

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Burbank, CA · On-site

$110K - $180K/yr

The Law and Motion Attorney will have a strong background in drafting pleadings and motions, with a deep understanding of civil litigation. This position requires excellent research, writing, and ...

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for law motion attorney in the United States is $118,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Law Motion Attorney?

A Law Motion Attorney spends much of their day drafting, reviewing, and revising motions, briefs, and other pleadings for various stages of litigation. They conduct extensive legal research, support trial attorneys with legal analysis, and may sometimes present motions in court. Collaboration is common with litigation teams, including partners, associates, and paralegals to ensure the legal strategy is consistent and deadlines are met. This role allows attorneys to sharpen their writing and analytical skills and gain deep exposure to complex legal issues, which can be foundational for career growth in litigation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Law Motion Attorney position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Law Motion Attorney, you need strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, typically supported by a Juris Doctor degree and bar admission. Familiarity with legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, and proficiency in document management software, are often essential. Attention to detail, effective time management, and strong written communication are valuable soft skills. These abilities enable motion attorneys to craft persuasive legal documents and meet strict court deadlines efficiently.

What is a Law Motion Attorney job?

A Law Motion Attorney focuses on drafting, filing, and arguing motions in court on behalf of clients or a law firm. They conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, and advocate for procedural or substantive rulings in litigation. This role is crucial in pre-trial and trial stages, influencing case outcomes through persuasive written and oral arguments. Many work in civil litigation, criminal defense, or appellate law.

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Remote Law & Motion Attorney

Remote Law & Motion Attorney

Robert Half

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

$180K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

A well-established midsize (30+ attorneys) defense firm is looking to add a Law & Motion Attorney to its growing team. The ideal Law & Motion Attorney candidate will have at least 5+ years of California civil litigation experience as a California-licensed attorney and strong writing skills.


In this role, you will draft motions to strike, demurrers, and discovery motions, as well as occasionally drafting dispositive motions and pretrial motions. This Law & Motion Attorney will also argue the motions they drafted. The firm's yearly billable requirement is 1800 hours.


My team has placed 5 attorneys with this firm, and 3 are now partners. The firm also offers 100% remote work throughout California.


Attorneys are drawn to this firm for its collaborative culture, strong reputation, and commitment to work-life balance. For more than 30 years, the firm has represented well-known clients while maintaining an environment where attorneys can build long-term careers.


The firm offers medical benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parking, bar dues, MCLEs, and a defined billable bonus plan.


For immediate consideration for this exciting attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin< at >RobertHalf.< com >

REQUIREMENTS:

  • LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY! Must live in California
  • 5+ years of California civil litigation experience as a California-licensed attorney
  • Juris Doctor


For immediate consideration for this exciting attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin< at >RobertHalf.< com >

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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948

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