Law & Motion Appeal Attorney

AZAD is seeking a Law & Motion Appeal Attorney for a full-time, permanent employment position in Orange, California

This position is full-time on-site, Monday to Friday. Expected start date December 28, 2025.

The annual salary range for this position is between $150k-$180k depending on related qualifications and experience.

Our client is a law firm seekingan L&M Appeal Attorney responsible for drafting appellate briefs and motions/applications, and complex motions and pleadings on CAPIC litigated matters. Provides advice and assistance to attorneys through all phases of litigation, including cost‑effective motions for early dismissal, trial, and post‑trial motions; and efficiently assesses key issues, renders opinions, and provides results. The ideal candidate will be an experienced legal draftsperson with highly developed legal writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of the trial and appellate courts as it applies to motion practice related to medical malpractice defense.

• Designate, review, and analyze lower court records and other documents.
• Research and analyze case law, draft persuasive briefs, as well as appellate motions and applications.
• Assist both in‑house and outside trial panel counsel in framing issues at trial and in preserving the record for appeal.
• Advise both in‑house and outside trial panel counsel and claims specialists regarding writ petitions.
• Provide support to attorneys as requested in litigation matters to successfully try and arbitrate cases.
• Formulate creative pleading and motion strategy.
• Obtain concurrence with claims specialist and attorneys for law and motion pleading and strategy.
• Attend court appearances and argue motions.
• Assist in compliance with the Defense Attorney Guidelines.