Our client is seeking a California-admitted attorney to support ongoing litigation matters for institutional clients. This fully remote contract opportunity is open to candidates anywhere in California and offers a reduced-hours schedule averaging 30–35 hours per week, with structured matters, precedent materials and training resources.
The Work
- Manage discovery across multiple active litigation matters, keeping requests and related work on track against competing deadlines.
- Draft pleadings, written discovery and motions, producing high-quality work product efficiently and with minimal supervision.
- Coordinate case-management obligations, including filings and other litigation tasks required to advance matters.
- Support broader litigation strategy and case execution while working independently toward discrete objectives and collaborating with lawyers and support staff.
- Communicate responsively with clients about deadlines and provide dependable support on ongoing institutional-client matters.
- Apply day-to-day litigation skills to tort and product liability matters when relevant; this experience is helpful but not required.
What You Bring
- At least five years of litigation experience; candidates with eight or more years are encouraged to apply.
- Active admission to practice law in California and residence in California.
- Experience in a mid-sized or large law firm and/or working with large institutional clients.
- Practical experience drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions and case-management filings.
- Ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines with minimal supervision and sound judgment.
- Strong legal writing, communication, organization and attention to detail, with a high level of responsiveness and client service.
- Admission to one or more federal district courts in California is preferred; tort litigation and/or product liability experience is also preferred.
- Availability to work an average of 30–35 hours per week, with flexibility to increase hours as needed, and to support West Coast hours remotely.
Why Consider It
The role offers a remote California work arrangement and a reduced-hours schedule, averaging 30–35 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing hours as needed.
Attorneys receive access to precedent materials, templates and training resources while handling substantive litigation responsibilities.
The initial contract term is six months; work is expected to remain relatively steady, and successful candidates have a high possibility of renewal.
The hourly range is $125–$150, adjusted for experience and other job-related factors.
The team is interested in building a long-term working relationship with attorneys who provide continuous, high-value legal support.
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.