Our client is seeking an experienced California-admitted litigator to support ongoing institutional-client matters from anywhere in California. This remote contract opportunity combines hands-on responsibility for active cases with a reduced-hours schedule and structured resources to support efficient, high-quality work.
The Work
- Manage day-to-day litigation tasks across multiple active matters, keeping case work organized and moving forward.
- Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, and case-management filings with attention to accuracy, deadlines, and efficient execution.
- Coordinate discovery and other case obligations, tracking competing deadlines and communicating clearly with clients about timing.
- Support broader litigation strategy and case execution while taking ownership of defined objectives with limited supervision.
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver work product on short deadlines for institutional clients.
- Contribute to ongoing California litigation matters; experience involving tort litigation or product liability is useful but not required.
What You Bring
- At least five years of litigation experience; candidates with eight or more years are encouraged to apply.
- Active California bar admission and residency in California.
- Experience in a mid-sized or large law firm and/or supporting large institutional clients.
- Practical experience handling day-to-day litigation responsibilities, including pleadings, written discovery, motions, and case-management filings.
- Strong legal writing, drafting, communication, organizational, and case-management skills, with close attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently, exercise sound judgment, and produce high-quality work efficiently.
- Responsive, client-service-oriented approach and ability to communicate effectively about deadlines.
- Availability to work an average of 30–35 hours per week, with flexibility to increase hours as needed, and ability to support West Coast hours remotely.
- Admission to one or more federal district courts in California and experience in tort or product liability matters are preferred.
Why Consider It
The matters offer substantive day-to-day litigation responsibility for institutional clients, with opportunities to manage multiple active cases and contribute to broader case execution.
Attorneys can work remotely from anywhere in California on a reduced-hours schedule averaging 30–35 hours per week.
The initial six-month engagement is expected to have relatively steady work, with a high possibility of renewal for successful candidates.
Precedent materials, templates, and training resources are available.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is $125–$150 per hour, adjusted for experience and other job-related factors; the role may be eligible for some 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.