Our client is seeking an experienced California-admitted attorney to support ongoing litigation for institutional clients in a structured, remote engagement designed around focused case execution and a reduced-hours schedule. Candidates may be located anywhere in California.
The Work
- Manage day-to-day litigation responsibilities across multiple active matters, including discovery, pleadings, motions, and related case tasks.
- Draft written discovery, pleadings, motions, and case-management filings, producing accurate work product efficiently and with minimal supervision.
- Coordinate case-management obligations and competing deadlines, communicating with clients about timing and keeping matters moving.
- Support broader litigation strategy and case execution by completing defined objectives and collaborating with lawyers and support staff on short deadlines.
- Contribute to institutional-client matters that may include tort or product liability litigation; experience in those areas is helpful but not required.
What You Bring
- At least five years of litigation experience in a mid-sized or large law firm and/or working with large institutional clients; attorneys with eight or more years are encouraged to apply.
- Active admission to practice law in California and residency in California.
- Strong experience handling day-to-day litigation work, including drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions, and case-management filings.
- Ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines with minimal supervision, while exercising sound judgment and maintaining responsiveness.
- Excellent legal writing, communication, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to deliver high-quality work efficiently.
- Admission to one or more federal district courts in California and experience with tort or product liability matters are preferred.
- 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.
Why Consider It
This flexible contract engagement offers a reduced-hours schedule averaging 30–35 hours weekly and substantive responsibility for ongoing institutional-client litigation.
Attorneys have access to precedent materials, templates, and training resources, while working independently across multiple matters with support from lawyers and staff.
The initial term is six months; work is expected to remain relatively steady, and renewal is highly possible for successful candidates.
The hourly range is $125–$150, adjusted for experience and other job-related factors, and the position 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.