Remote Litigation Attorney

Overview

Remote litigation attorney opportunity supporting a law firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. This role is open to a California-licensed attorney with meaningful commercial, employment, or general litigation experience. The position can be either permanent or contract, with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case workup for litigation matters, including:
  • Pre-litigation strategy
  • Motion practice
  • Written discovery
  • Legal research
  • Drafting motions
  • Depositions
  • Case assessment
• Handle commercial, employment, or general litigation matters based on interest and experience.
• Manage deadlines and competing priorities in a remote work setting.
• Work independently while exercising sound professional judgment and taking ownership of assigned matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial, employment and/or general litigation experience.
• Active license to practice law in California and current good standing with the California State Bar.
• Demonstrated experience with litigation tasks including:
  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Written discovery
  • Legal research
  • Depositions
  • Case analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and detailed assignments remotely.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and take ownership of assigned matters.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a dynamic legal team.
• Excellent academic credentials and a strong record of professional achievement.
• Outstanding professional references.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized compensation (full-time basis): $170,000 to $210,000
• Pay is based on work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
• In addition to salary, W2 employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for full benefits, including a Qualified 401k plan.
• Benefits-eligible employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance.
• Attorneys receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Location

• Fully remote within the United States.
• Candidates must have an active license to practice law in California.

Role Details

• Type of role: Contract or permanent opportunity.
• Schedule: Full-time or part-time schedule may be available.