California Licensed Litigation Attorney with Trial Experience

Overview

A Southern California-based boutique law firm is seeking a California licensed litigation attorney with trial experience to assist on the defense side of personal injury matters on a contract/engagement basis.

This is a flexible, completely remote opportunity with no specific hours requirement. Work is part-time and is available approximately 15–30 hours per week depending on what works best for the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Handle defense-side personal injury matters
• Serve as first or second chair in California state court personal injury cases
• Draft and review pleadings
• Draft and review written discovery
• Conduct and/or support depositions
• Prepare and argue motions and hearings

Requirements

• Trial experience as first or second chair handling personal injury cases in California state court
• Experience with drafting and reviewing pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and hearings
• Organized, responsive, and well-suited to the pace and flexibility of engagement-based work
• Available approximately 15–30 hours per week depending on what works best for the candidate
• 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: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $225,000 - $325,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements 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: In addition to salary, engagement attorneys are W2 employees and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Location

• Remote (United States) — must be California licensed.

Confidentiality

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