California Licensed Attorney with Unlawful Detainer Experience (Remote and Contract)

Latitude; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative legal services company is seeking a California licensed attorney with expertise in unlawful detainer actions. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to engage with an AmLaw 100 firm. As part of a dynamic team, you will draft legal documents, manage discovery processes, and prepare for trials while ensuring excellent client service. Latitude values your professional growth and provides a supportive environment where your skills can shine. If you are looking to advance your legal career in a rewarding and flexible setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Qualified 401k plan

Group Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Professional Liability Insurance

CLE and Professional Expense stipend

Qualifications

• California licensed attorney with unlawful detainer experience required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-service-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence.
• Handle discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.

Skills

Unlawful Detainer Experience

Legal Writing

Oral Communication

Client Service Orientation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

California Licensed Attorney with Unlawful Detainer Experience (Remote and Contract)

Latitude is seeking an attorney with experience handling unlawful detainer actions for engagement work with an AmLaw 100 firm. Interested candidates must be California licensed and have experience handling unlawful detainer actions on the landlord side. Work is completely remote but the successful candidate must be licensed in California. This can be either a part-time or full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, etc.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, hearings and trial preparation
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Requirements:

• Type of Role: Engagement
• Schedule: Part or Full-Time
• Location: Remote
• Licensed and in good standing in California
• J.D. from an accredited, preferably first-tier, law school
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-service-driven setting

Compensation:
The annualized compensation for this position ranges from $175,000 to $200,000. Pay is based on numerous factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials and location. In addition to salary, Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality:
Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude:
Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques.

Latitude engaged professionals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office. If you have the right skills, personality and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer