Contract Attorney (Part-Time)
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Manning Gross & Massenburg LLP
Irvine, CA, US
Summary
The role focuses on substantive motion practice, specifically drafting and reviewing Motions for Summary Judgment and other dispositive motions. Responsibilities include conducting legal research and analyzing case records to support complex toxic tort litigation.
Job Description
MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Contract Attorney in any of our California office locations: Irvine, Los Angeles, Walnut Creek, or San Francisco. This role will support the Toxic Tort Practice Group and will primarily focus on substantive motion practice, including drafting, reviewing, and supporting Motions for Summary Judgment (MSJs) and other dispositive motions in complex toxic tort litigation.
MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft and revise Motions for Summary Judgment, oppositions, and related briefing.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.
- Analyze case records, discovery, depositions, and expert materials in support of motion practice.
- Collaborate with attorneys on toxic tort matters.
- Assist with other litigation-related writing projects as needed.
Candidate Requirements:
- Strong litigation-based motion practice experience.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Must be admitted to practice in the state of California.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
- Prior toxic tort experience is preferred.
MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.
MG+M is a national litigation firm with deep expertise in a wide range of practice areas. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.
With 14 offices from coast to coast, and a vast local counsel network, we can rapidly respond to litigation demands anywhere in the country. Each of our offices has the independent ability to handle complex local and national matters, navigate multistate discovery, and represent you in any capacity required. In addition, we maintain a strong national network of expert witnesses and investigators in a wide variety of disciplines to fit with clients' matters.
Our unwavering commitment to excellence is premised on the concept that there is an optimal resolution for every case—whether through voluntary dismissal, summary judgment, reasonable settlement or trial. We rapidly assess and efficiently achieve our clients’ desired outcome with a streamlined, efficient operating model and a thorough understanding of their specific industry and goals. We deliver practical insight on our clients’ most important matters and ensure a successful partnership through a culture of close collaboration.
Our firm and, therefore, our clients’ defense, are truly integrated. Across offices—across the country—we work as a unified team actively developing collective knowledge, and providing optimal service. MG+M leverages the unique experience and skills of our lawyers to their best and highest use, protecting and advancing the interests of our clients wherever they do business.
Founded
1984
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
MG+M is a national litigation firm with deep expertise in a wide range of practice areas. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.
With 14 offices from coast to coast, and a vast local counsel network, we can rapidly respond to litigation demands anywhere in the country. Each of our offices has the independent ability to handle complex local and national matters, navigate multistate discovery, and represent you in any capacity required. In addition, we maintain a strong national network of expert witnesses and investigators in a wide variety of disciplines to fit with clients' matters.
Our unwavering commitment to excellence is premised on the concept that there is an optimal resolution for every case—whether through voluntary dismissal, summary judgment, reasonable settlement or trial. We rapidly assess and efficiently achieve our clients’ desired outcome with a streamlined, efficient operating model and a thorough understanding of their specific industry and goals. We deliver practical insight on our clients’ most important matters and ensure a successful partnership through a culture of close collaboration.
Our firm and, therefore, our clients’ defense, are truly integrated. Across offices—across the country—we work as a unified team actively developing collective knowledge, and providing optimal service. MG+M leverages the unique experience and skills of our lawyers to their best and highest use, protecting and advancing the interests of our clients wherever they do business.
Founded
1984
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
