Our client is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to support a large institutional client across a high volume of commercial disputes. This remote contract opportunity is based in San Francisco, emphasizes arbitration and small-claims work, and offers flexibility in hours while keeping attorneys closely connected with the client team and litigation colleagues.
The Work
- Manage a portfolio of active commercial disputes, organizing case information, tracking deadlines, and addressing substantive and administrative needs across multiple matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and demand letters tailored to the issues and objectives in each matter.
- Support arbitrations and small-claims cases, coordinating case activity and preparing written advocacy for proceedings and related dispute resolution.
- Meet and confer with opposing counsel and other stakeholders, represent client interests in those discussions, and help move matters toward practical resolution.
- Work directly with client teams, arbitrators, counterparties, attorneys, and support staff to advance discrete litigation objectives and deliver responsive client service.
What You Bring
- At least five years of litigation experience, with significant experience in arbitration or small-claims matters.
- Experience gained in a mid-sized or large law firm and/or representing large institutional clients.
- Strong legal drafting skills, including experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, or demand letters.
- Clear oral and written advocacy skills, with the ability to distill research into persuasive, useful work product.
- Sound judgment, meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to manage competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and confer with opposing counsel and other stakeholders while representing client interests.
- Active bar admission in your state of residence and in a state where the client maintains an office; eligible residence and admission jurisdictions include AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, and WV, subject to jurisdiction-specific requirements.
- Ability to work remotely and primarily support West Coast hours; ongoing availability of at least 20 hours weekly for part-time schedules or 30–40 hours weekly for full-time schedules.
Why Consider It
This role combines direct work for a large institutional client with a broad mix of arbitration, small-claims, demand-letter, and other litigation matters.
Attorneys can work remotely and choose a part-time or full-time schedule within the stated weekly-hour ranges, while collaborating closely with lawyers and support staff.
The initial six-month contract is expected to have a strong possibility of renewal for successful candidates, and the client is interested in building a longer-term working relationship.
Compensation & Benefits
California hourly compensation is $100–$120, adjusted for experience and other job-related factors, and the role is eligible for benefits.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.