Legal Writer

WE ARE EXPANDING AND HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPENING!!

ABOUT US

MLG is an incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm that is all about achieving outstanding results. We are the market leaders in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world.

If you want to be part of the team that sets the standard others will judge themselves against, we welcome your application.

OUR VISION: To become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none.

OUR MISSION: To use our own unique creativity to present products liability cases against manufacturers to juries throughout the U.S.

OUR VALUES

Excellence – Good enough is not good enough

Consistency – Build a reputation that enters the room before you do

Innovation – Create opportunities in areas that others have yet to even discover

Better than Yesterday – Continually grow, develop and learn

Systematic – Harness the power of organized activity

Community – Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make your mom proud.

Job Description

MLG has an immediate opening for a Legal Research and Writer with 10 plus years’ experience in writing briefs. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to brief writing, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in legal research and writing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis to support brief writing.
• Draft and edit high-quality legal briefs, including appellate briefs, petitions, and other court filings.
• Ensure that all legal briefs adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to ensure that legal briefs are accurate, comprehensive, and effective.
• Review and analyze legal documents and evidence and prepare written memoranda summarizing findings.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines effectively.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members to ensure that all legal briefs are of high quality.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive experience working at the court of appeals drafting published opinions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field; JD preferred.
• California Bar (Required)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in legal research and writing, with a strong focus on brief writing.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with a proven ability to produce high-quality legal briefs.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Supervisors – Reports to the Managing Partner. 

Status – Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Location – Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.

Salary – Starting at $125k, depending on experience.

Benefits – Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).

Work Location: In person