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California-Barred Defense Litigation Attorney (Remote, Flexible Hours)

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Posted Aug 28, 2026

Remote · California Part Time
$135K – $175K/yr

Overview

This remote engagement is seeking California-barred attorneys with 4+ years of personal injury defense litigation experience. The role is fully remote, and the successful candidate must reside in California. Work involves written discovery, motion work, depositions, and court hearings, as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence
  • Handle all aspects of discovery
  • Research legal issues efficiently and competently
  • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and clients

Requirements

  • 4+ years of litigation experience at a personal injury defense law firm
  • Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Outstanding references

Preferred Qualifications

  • Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay (full-time equivalent): Annualized pay ranges from $135,000 to $175,000. For contract engagements, pay is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate, which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).
  • Benefits: Contract professionals are usually W2 employees and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week.
  • Additional benefits (when benefits-eligible): complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D; a qualified 401k plan.
  • Professional support (when benefits-eligible): CLE and a Professional Expense stipend.

Location

  • Remote (fully remote), but must reside in California

Position Details

  • Type of role: Engagement or Engagement to Permanent
  • Schedule: Part-Time, Full-Time, or anything in between

Confidentiality

  • The employer will not propose candidates to prospective clients without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer