Commercial Litigation Attorney (Contract and Remote)

Latitude; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Litigation Attorney for a flexible contract role. This position offers the chance to engage in complex litigation matters while working remotely from anywhere in the United States. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in commercial litigation and a J.D. from an accredited law school. With a commitment to providing high-quality legal services, this role allows for a balanced work schedule of approximately 30 hours per week, making it perfect for those looking to thrive in a client-focused environment while enjoying the benefits of remote work.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Full Benefits for 20+ hours

401k Plan

CLE Stipend

Professional Liability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial litigation experience required.
• Must be California licensed and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Research complex legal issues efficiently.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence.
• Handle all aspects of discovery including depositions.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Legal Research

Drafting Legal Documents

Client Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Commercial Litigation Attorney (Contract and Remote)

Latitude is seeking a commercial litigation attorney for an engagement/contract position at a boutique law firm located in the Bay Area. The successful candidate must be California licensed, and have 5+ years of commercial litigation experience as an associate, senior counsel or partner at a large or boutique law firm. It would involve work for approximately 30 hours per week on average. The successful candidate will be expected to assist on complex matters at all stages of litigation.

Responsibilities of the Commercial Litigation Attorney (Contract and Remote):

• Efficiently and competently research complicated legal issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, etc.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Requirements for the Commercial Litigation Attorney (Contract and Remote):

• At least 5 years of commercial litigation experience at a large law firm or a boutique law firm
• 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 law firm setting
• Outstanding references

Position Details for the Commercial Litigation Attorney (Contract and Remote):

• Type of Role: Contract for approximately 30 hours per week
• Schedule: Flexible
• Location: Remote (anywhere in the United States but must be California licensed)

Compensation:
The annualized compensation for this position ranges from $180,000 to $210,000. 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 Engagements:
Great attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries.

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

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at latitudelegal.com.

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