Attorney | Appellate Law & Motion | Remote | 147673

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Attorney | Appellate Law & Motion | Remote | 147673

Company: Mission Recruiting


Description: Step into a role where your legal expertise will directly support public safety and city governance. One of California’s premier public law firms is seeking a seasoned Appellate & Law and Motion Attorney to join their respected team. This firm exclusively represents public agencies—particularly law enforcement entities—and is known for its deep focus on police management defense.This is a meaningful opportunity for attorneys passionate about appellate practice, government litigation, and high-impact municipal work. You’ll work closely with law enforcement clients, crafting complex motions, writing persuasive appellate briefs, and defending public officials in civil rights and tort litigation. If you have a strong background in law and motion and appellate practice—and you’re open to defending police management—this could be your ideal next move.Position Highlights:

• Specialized Focus: Work on behalf of public safety officials and city agencies in civil rights, tort litigation, and appellate matters.
• Location Flexibility: Fully remote after a two-week onboarding period—but you must live within approximately 25 miles of the Fullerton office for occasional in-office needs.
• Impactful Work: Represent clients in appellate courts, draft amicus briefs, and contribute to high-stakes litigation that affects entire communities.
• Supportive Culture: Low billable requirements (1,800/year), casual office environment, excellent mentorship, and a tight-knit, collaborative legal team.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $165,000 – $180,000 annually
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (firm covers 85% of employee premiums), flexible spending account, and 401(k) with 3% match
• Time Off: PTO and paid holidays
• Retirement: SIMPLE IRA plan with immediate vesting

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 3 years of appellate and law & motion experience
• Strong research, writing, and brief-drafting skills
• Experience representing municipalities or public agencies (preferred)
• Comfortable defending law enforcement and working closely with police management
• Resides within commuting distance of Fullerton, CA
• Willing to attend occasional city council meetings or client site visits
• Excellent communicator—both in court and with public sector clients

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Occasional after-hours meetings
• 1,800 billable hours annually
• Remote work with periodic on-site meetings (1–2x/month)

Salary Range: $165,000 – $180,000Reference: 147673

Salary: $165000 – 180000 per year

Location: Fullerton, CA

Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2025 22:27:14 GMT


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