Law and Motion Associate at O'Melveny & Myers

The role

O'Melveny & Myers seeks a Litigation Associate with 5-7 years of PQE for their Houston office. This role focuses on leading law and motion work, serving as embedded appellate counsel, and managing complex litigation workflows in cases proceeding toward trial.

What you'll do

Lead law and motion work in advance of trial
Serve as embedded appellate counsel at trial
Partner closely with trial counsel to preserve issues for appeal
Develop legal strategy
Lead briefing on complex legal issues

What we're looking for

5-7 years of experience as an associate

Law and motion experience

Ability to lead law and motion work in advance of trial

Ability to serve as embedded appellate counsel at trial

Excellent academic credentials

Demonstrated experience in brief writing

Demonstrated experience in case management

Proficient with all forms of written advocacy at the trial level including dispositive motions, evidentiary motions, jury instructions, and verdict forms

Experience working with large multi-member teams

Ability to manage multiple significant matters simultaneously

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Ability to manage competing deadlines

Ability to supervise junior attorneys

Ability to communicate effectively with partners, clients, experts, and co-counsel

Demonstrated leadership experience on matters· nice to have

Experience managing law and motion teams specifically for trial· nice to have

Experience working on MDLs, bellwether trials, and coordinated state court proceedings· nice to have

Experience serving in embedded appellate roles· nice to have

Experience in the product liability and mass tort space· nice to have

Clerkships· nice to have

Hiring contacts

lateralresumes@omm.com

Law and Motion Associate

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