Contract Litigation Attorney (California - Remote)

Scale LLP; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Scale LLP seeks a California-barred litigator who can be located anywhere within California. This contract position offers remote work with a reduced hours schedule averaging 20 to 30 hours per week for an initial 6 to 8 month term.

You will support sophisticated litigation and counseling matters for clients in outdoor recreation, sports, hospitality, and resort industries, working closely with an established partner and with potential for full-time conversion.

Qualifications

• Active California bar license and residence in California.
• 7+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally including complex commercial, liability, or catastrophic injury matters.
• Strong legal writing, including motion practice and pretrial filings.

Responsibilities

• Support sophisticated litigation and counseling matters for outdoor recreation, sports, hospitality, and resort clients.
• Work directly with a partner and contribute to client relationships.
• Manage matters with a high degree of ownership while maintaining a flexible, remote work arrangement.

Skills

California bar license

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Ownership of matters

Remote work

Job description

United States

At Scale LLP, we have built a different kind of law firm, one that gives experienced attorneys the freedom to practice on their terms and the support of a national team, without the overhead and bureaucracy of traditional firms. We are seeking a California-barred litigator who can be located anywhere within California. You will work alongside a highly regarded partner who serves clients across the outdoor recreation, sports, hospitality, and resort industries.

The Opportunity

This contract position offers the flexibility of remote work and a reduced hours schedule, averaging 20 to 30 hours per week. The engagement is for an initial 6 to 8 month term. We anticipate the work will remain relatively steady, and there is a high possibility this role will turn into a full time opportunity.You will step into an established stream of work supporting sophisticated litigation and counseling matters for businesses in some of the most dynamic industries, from ski resorts and mountain bike parks to hotels, venues, equipment manufacturers, retailers, and trade associations.

• Work from anywhere in California.
• A fully remote practice with the flexibility to work where you are most productive, without losing meaningful connection with colleagues.
• Work is already there. Join existing client matters with a steady pipeline of work, averaging 20 to 30 hours per week.
• Interesting clients. Apply your skills to complex liability, catastrophic injury, risk management, and employment matters in outdoor recreation, sports, and hospitality.
• A strong partner. Work directly with an established leader and contribute to client relationships.
• A real look at Scale. Curious about our model? This is a hands on way to experience our clients, our partners, and our platform, with a real possibility of a full time role at the end.
• A supported way back in. Returning to practice after time away? The reduced hours schedule is a manageable way to rejoin high quality work with a collaborative partner.

Who You Are

You are an experienced litigator who enjoys complex disputes, working directly with clients, and taking ownership of your matters.

You bring:

• An active California bar license and residence in California
• 7+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally including complex commercial, liability, or catastrophic injury matters
• Strong legal writing, including motion practice and pretrial filings
• Sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to manage matters with a high degree of ownership
• An interest in serving outdoor recreation, sports, hospitality, and resort clients

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