Attorney

Law Firms; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Law Firms is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney for a fully remote position in California. The role focuses on courtroom exposure, strong writing, and hands-on litigation experience without managing individual caseloads.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, be eligible for California Bar admission, and be comfortable in court, arbitration, and depositions. This position offers modern tech workflows and career growth.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Employment litigation experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent attorneys at court hearings, case management conferences, and status conferences across California.
• Handle arbitration appearances and support arbitration proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions, including party and PMQ/PMK depositions.
• Review complaints, discovery requests, discovery responses, and meet-and-confer correspondence.
• Identify legal issues, potential gaps, and opportunities to strengthen litigation strategy.
• Assist with legal research, drafting, and revisions of motions, including discovery-related motions.
• Collaborate with multiple attorneys and keep them updated on case developments.

Skills

Court appearances

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

California Bar

Tools

AI-powered tools

Job description

We're Hiring: Junior Litigation Attorney

Compensation: $125,000–$150,000

Experience: 1–3 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

I'm currently recruiting for a growing, technology-driven plaintiff-side employment law practice looking for a talented Junior Litigation Attorney to join its team.

This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who enjoys being in the courtroom, has strong legal writing skills, and wants to develop hands-on litigation experience without the responsibility of managing an individual caseload.

The firm combines modern legal technology, AI-powered workflows, and a collaborative team environment to help attorneys focus on meaningful legal work rather than administrative tasks.

What You'll Do

• Represent attorneys at court hearings, case management conferences, and status conferences across California.
• Handle arbitration appearances and support arbitration proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions, including party and PMQ/PMK depositions.
• Review complaints, discovery requests, discovery responses, and meet-and-confer correspondence.
• Identify legal issues, potential gaps, and opportunities to strengthen litigation strategy.
• Assist with legal research, drafting, and revisions of motions, including discovery-related motions.
• Collaborate with multiple attorneys and keep them updated on case developments.

What We're Looking For

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Employment litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable appearing in court, arbitration proceedings, and depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and independent judgment.
• Comfortable working in a remote, technology-driven environment.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in developing litigation skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in California.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn $125K–$140K.
• Meaningful Courtroom Exposure: Build experience across hearings, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Modern Legal Technology: Work with AI-powered tools and streamlined workflows.
• Broad Experience: Collaborate with multiple attorneys across employment litigation matters.
• Career Development: Grow your litigation skills in a supportive, performance-driven environment.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $125,000 – $150,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance (Company covers 70% of premiums based on the Kaiser Silver plan)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after one year
• 10 paid holidays annually