Interim Discovery Attorney

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,652 - 161,868; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is looking for an Interim Discovery Attorney in Glendale, CA. The role involves supporting ERISA collection litigation cases, drafting discovery motions, and managing a caseload. Candidates must have at least 5 years of federal litigation experience and a JD. The position is temporary and offers a competitive pay rate. Remote work flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in federal litigation.
• Experience drafting complaints and discovery motions.
• Ability to manage multiple cases at various litigation stages.

Responsibilities

• Support ERISA collection litigation cases from initiation to discovery.
• Draft discovery motions and disclosures.
• Conduct cite checking and proofreading.

Skills

Federal litigation experience

Discovery motion drafting

Cite checking

Proofreading

Proficiency with Excel

Education

JD; admitted and in good standing in California

Job description

Overview: Our client is seeking a full-time Interim Discovery Attorney.

Company: Law firm

Experience: Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Location: Hybrid – Glendale, CA

Responsibilities

This position will support ERISA collection litigation cases in federal court, from initiation to late-stage discovery and motions for summary judgment. This attorney will:

• Draft and respond to discovery, including drafting discovery motions, statements of uncontroverted facts, and declarations in support of motions for summary judgment
• Draft Rule 26 disclosures
• Cite checking and proofreading

Qualifications

• JD; admitted and in good standing in California
• 5+ years of relevant experience with federal litigation and discovery, including substantive experience with drafting complaints and discovery motions
• Comfortable handling a caseload of multiple cases at various stages of litigation, from pre-litigation to summary judgment
• Proficiency with Excel

Pay Range: $100/hour

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice