Law & Motion / Appeals Attorney – Medical Malpractice Defense

1 day ago

Orange, California, United States TRDFIN Support Services Pvt Ltd Full time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Law & Motion / Appeals Attorney
with exceptional
legal writing and motion practice skills
to support complex
medical malpractice defense litigation
. This role partners closely with trial attorneys and claims specialists across
pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and appellate phases
, focusing on early dismissal strategies, persuasive briefing, and appellate advocacy.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled legal draftsperson with deep knowledge of
California trial and appellate courts
, capable of efficiently identifying key legal issues and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

Appeals & Appellate Practice

  • Designate, review, and analyze
    trial court records and appellate documents
  • Monitor
    appellate dockets
    and filing deadlines
  • Research and analyze
    case law
    , drafting persuasive
    appellate briefs, motions, and applications
  • Advocate before
    California appellate courts
  • Assist trial counsel in
    issue framing and record preservation
    for appeal
  • Advise attorneys and claims specialists on
    writ petitions
    and appellate strategy

Law & Motion / Litigation Support

  • Draft
    pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda
  • Formulate
    creative and cost-effective motion strategies
    , including early dismissal efforts
  • Obtain concurrence with
    claims specialists and attorneys
    on motion strategy
  • Attend court appearances and
    argue motions
  • Support trial and arbitration preparation as requested
  • Ensure compliance with
    Defense Attorney Guidelines

Education & Licensure

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
    degree
  • Active license to practice law in California

Why Join Us?

  • Focus on
    high-impact legal writing and appellate advocacy
  • Work on complex, meaningful
    medical malpractice defense matters
  • Collaborative environment with trial attorneys and claims professionals
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience

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