Our client is seeking a California-admitted litigation attorney with at least five years of experience to support ongoing litigation matters for institutional clients. This fully remote contract opportunity is open to candidates located anywhere in California and averages 30–35 hours per week.
The Work
- Manage discovery across multiple active litigation matters, including coordinating written discovery and keeping case work organized against competing deadlines.
- Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, case-management filings, and other litigation documents, using sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Coordinate case-management obligations and related filings to keep matters moving and meet court and case deadlines.
- Support broader litigation strategy and case execution while working independently toward defined litigation objectives.
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff, and communicate with clients as needed about deadlines and case requirements.
- Handle ongoing institutional-client litigation; tort and product-liability matters may be part of the work but are not required experience.
What You Bring
- At least five years of litigation experience, preferably with a mid-sized or large law firm and/or large institutional clients; candidates with eight or more years are encouraged to apply.
- Active admission to practice law in California and California residency.
- Admission to one or more federal district courts in California is preferred.
- Experience managing day-to-day litigation responsibilities, including pleadings, written discovery, motions, and case-management filings.
- Strong legal drafting, writing, and communication skills, with careful attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work efficiently.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and respond reliably to clients and colleagues.
- Tort litigation and/or product-liability experience is preferred, but not required.
- Availability for an average of 30–35 hours per week, flexibility to increase hours as needed, and ability to work remotely while supporting West Coast hours.
Why Consider It
This role combines hands-on ownership of ongoing institutional-client litigation with a fully remote California work arrangement and a reduced-hours schedule.
The initial contract term is six months, with work anticipated to remain relatively steady and a high possibility of renewal for successful candidates.
Attorneys receive access to precedent materials, templates, and training resources.
The stated hourly range is $125–$150, adjusted for experience and job-related factors, and the position may be eligible for certain 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.