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Litigation Support Specialist Jobs in Newport Beach, CA at SKYWHEEL LAW APC
Title: Litigation Support Specialist
Company: SKYWHEEL LAW APC
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Company Description
SKYWHEEL LAW APC is a general practice law firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and authorized by the State Bar of California. The firm is guided by its principal attorney, Virginia Liu, and supported by a professional legal team. SKYWHEEL LAW APC provides legal expertise across a broad range of practice areas. It is situated in Orange County, offering exceptional legal services to its diverse clientele.
Role Description
This is a writing-intensive position supporting an active docket of complex litigation matters across California. The ideal candidate will take ownership of substantive briefing and contribute to case strategy in sophisticated, high-exposure cases. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful, meaningful cases that regularly go up against top-tier defense firms.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and revise substantive motions, oppositions, demurrers, writs, and trial briefs in California state court
- Conduct advanced legal research on issues such as government immunity, personal jurisdiction, statutory frameworks, and institutional liability theories
- Support discovery-related motion practice and meet-and-confer efforts
- Assist in developing case strategy and identifying legal arguments across active matters
- Prepare internal memoranda on emerging case law and legislative developments impacting plaintiffs' claims
- Collaborate closely with attorneys across multiple complex cases simultaneously
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar admission
- 3-5+ years of litigation experience, with strong emphasis on legal writing
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, persuasive written work with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with California civil procedure; experience with government liability or plaintiff-side litigation strongly preferred
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Strong interest in advocacy-driven work representing individuals and holding institutions accountable
