California-Licensed Employment Litigation Attorneys

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 138,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney licensed in California to support a leading global law firm’s California employment defense matters. This remote role requires licensure in California and in good standing, with 5+ years of California employment litigation experience.

The assignment is 6 months, approx. 35-40 hours per week, with pay of $100–$115/hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must reside in and hold an active bar license in good standing in an eligible location, and must also hold an active California bar license.
• 5+ years of California employment litigation experience, including recent relevant work within the past three years.
• Experience defending employers in wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment matters, and related employment matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to refrain from all concurrent work throughout the assignment, including other legal employment, contract engagements, or a separate practice.

Responsibilities

• Support California employment defense litigation from case assessment through resolution
• Research and analyze California employment law and procedural issues
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Analyze case materials and assist with litigation strategy and preparation
• Collaborate with attorneys to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work

Skills

California employment litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Experience in wrongful termination

Education

Active California bar license

Active bar license in eligible state

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Beacon Hill's client, a leading global law firm, is seeking Employment Litigation Attorneys who are actively licensed in California and have experience handling California employment litigation matters to support their team.

Location

• Remote (Candidates must reside in and be actively licensed in the same eligible state in which the firm has an office. Candidates must also be actively licensed in California.)
• Eligible states: California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State, and Washington, D.C.

Start & Duration

• Start: Likely January 2027, with the possibility of starting earlier
• Estimated Duration: 6-month assignment

Contract & Working Hours

• Concurrent employment: Not permitted
• Hours: Approximately 35-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Pay: $100-$115/hour, depending on experience

Qualifications

• Must reside in and hold an active bar license in good standing in an eligible location listed above, and must also hold an active California bar license
• 5+ years of California employment litigation experience, including recent relevant work within the past three years
• Experience defending employers in wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment matters, and related employment matters
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to refrain from all concurrent work throughout the assignment, including other legal employment, contract engagements, or a separate practice

Responsibilities

• Support California employment defense litigation from case assessment through resolution
• Research and analyze California employment law and procedural issues
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Analyze case materials and assist with litigation strategy and preparation
• Collaborate with attorneys to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work

Equal Opportunity

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)