Business & Civil Litigation Attorney - CA State Bar License (Remote | Contract)

About the job

Location: Remote

License Required: Active California Bar (in good standing)

Engagement: Part-Time | Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $75–$125/hour (DOE)

Individual applicants only. No agencies. Please do not contact firm staff directly.

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned litigator who is looking for a fulfilling work environment? Can you step into active cases, own them, and deliver results with minimal supervision?

We are a fast-growing business litigation and employment defense law firm seeking an experienced Business & Civil Litigation Attorney to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is ideal for a litigator who can step in immediately, manage active matters independently, and demonstrate long-term fit for a permanent role. While this role has a clear path to long-term placement, we will also consider strong candidates seeking a shorter-term engagement.

We were recently named a Top-Rated Workplace in Southern California by the Los Angeles Times and are committed to developing attorneys who value excellence, accountability, and results.

Learn more about us:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpXgzxdg_gY

What You’ll Do
• Manage business litigation and employment defense matters
• Draft and respond to discovery (ROGs, RFPs, RFAs)
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions and motions in limine
• Participate in settlement negotiations and ADR
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risks, and outcomes
• Collaborate with firm leadership and a seasoned support team

What We’re Looking For
• JD from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar license with clean disciplinary record
• 3+ years of business litigation and/or employment defense experience
• Proven experience handling discovery and depositions independently, including drafting strategy and managing opposing counsel and handling all aspects of motions to compel
• Strong command of California civil procedure and evidence
• Experience appearing in California state court
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a remote environment

This is not a training role. Candidates must be able to contribute immediately with minimal supervision.

Why This Role
• Flexible, remote engagement
• Direct collaboration with firm leadership
• Established systems and experienced support staff
• Clear path to long-term placement for the right candidate

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting relevant litigation experience. Writing samples welcome. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $100.00 - $125.00 per hour

Application Question(s):
• Have you completed the following level of education: Doctor of Law?
• Are you admitted to the California State Bar with a clean disciplinary record and licensed to practice law in CA?
• Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience with a specific focus on business litigation in CA?

Work Location: Remote