Research and Writing Litigation Attorney (100% Remote Contract Position)

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a California licensed attorney with at least five years of civil litigation experience for a contract research and writing litigation attorney position. This role offers flexible scheduling, allowing for part-time or full-time work, and is fully remote within the United States (California license required).

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents including demurrers, injunctions, and summary judgment motions
• Conducting legal research and preparing motions related to cases in federal and California state courts
• Applying strong writing and motion practice skills to support litigation matters

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in California
• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience
• Proven expertise in legal research and motion practice
• Experience with federal and California state court litigation
• Excellent academic credentials
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details

• Contract engagement
• Minimum average of 30 hours per week
• Remote work from anywhere in the United States (California license required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized compensation ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 on a full-time basis, depending on experience, qualifications, and location
• W2 employment status
• Eligibility for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including a qualified 401(k) plan
• Complimentary group life, long-term disability (LTD), accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and professional liability insurance
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and professional expense stipend

Confidentiality

Candidate identities will not be disclosed to prospective clients without prior consent. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for further consideration.

Location

Remote position; must be licensed to practice law in California and able to work from anywhere within the United States.