Parttime attorney for life sciences law firm 100 remote

Paluch Law PC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare and life sciences law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The role involves remote research and contract work, focusing on providing legal advice to healthcare businesses. Join a flexible team that values work/life balance.

Benefits

Compensation of $100 - $160/hour based on experience

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in law, ideally in firm and in-house roles.
• Experience in contract analysis, drafting, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Research and summarize legal and regulatory requirements.
• Review, analyze, draft, and negotiate various contracts.
• Counsel clients on legal risks impacting their businesses.

Skills

Legal Ethics

Communication

Contract Analysis

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Job Description

Paluch Law is a healthcare and life sciences law firm located in Los Angeles, CA. We are seeking a part-time attorney with 3-5 years of experience to assist with legal projects on an as-needed basis. The role involves research and contract work, primarily remotely. Join a team that offers pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to healthcare businesses, with a flexible schedule and a focus on work/life balance.

Core responsibilities:

• Research and summarize legal and regulatory requirements affecting healthcare and life sciences industries
• Review, analyze, draft, and negotiate various contracts such as licensing, clinical trial, manufacturing, consulting services, distribution, and payer agreements
• Create presentations to educate clients on legal and enforcement environments
• Review and comment on legal documents like letters and compliance policies
• Review promotional and scientific exchange materials for clients
• Begin to counsel clients on legal risks impacting their businesses
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• 3-5 years’ experience, ideally combining firm and in-house roles
• Licensed to practice law in California
• Experience in contract analysis, drafting, and negotiation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to legal ethics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Canva; strong PowerPoint skills are a plus
• Some experience in healthcare or life sciences is preferred

Soft skills:

• Friendly and kind demeanor, assuming good intent
• Focus on quality over quantity of work
• Willingness to learn and take on more responsibility
• Effective prioritization and project management
• Open communication, ability to ask questions, set boundaries
• Strong moral compass
• Appreciation for work/life balance
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Reliable in following through and meeting deadlines

Company benefits/perks:

• Compensation of $100 - $160/hour based on experience
• Part-time independent contractor role (1099), 5-15 hours/week, with potential to transition to employment
• Flexible work schedule

If you don’t meet all requirements but possess many soft skills and a strong desire to learn, we encourage you to apply.

About the firm and opportunity:

Led by Julie Paluch, with over 20 years of experience in healthcare law, the firm offers high-value legal counseling to healthcare and life sciences companies. We provide an environment that values initiative, flexibility, and collaboration, aiming to support clients from startups to large multinationals. Our goal is to help clients navigate complex legal issues while maintaining a healthy work/life balance for our attorneys.