Remote CA Employment Litigation Attorney (Contract)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 96,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a California Employment Attorney for a remote contract assignment anticipated to last approximately 2 to 6 months. The attorney will support a single client with a high-volume, revolving portfolio of employment-related matters and will play a key role in managing claims from pre-litigation through the litigation process when necessary.

The role requires active California Bar membership, residence in California, and a minimum of 4 years of California employment

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Reside and practice in California.
• Minimum of 4 years of California employment law experience.
• In-house or law firm employment law experience.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters, including research, motions, pleadings, briefs and depositions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of California employment law claims from pre-litigation through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents compliant with California law.
• Take and defend depositions and support all phases of litigation when settlement is not possible.
• Evaluate claims, develop case strategy, and participate in settlement negotiations.
• Independently manage assigned matters with minimal supervision and provide strategic guidance to the client.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Independent work

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a California Employment Attorney for a remote contract assignment anticipated to last approximately 2 to 6 months. The attorney will support a single client with a high-volume, revolving portfolio of employment-related matters and will play a key role in managing claims from pre-litigation through the litigation process when necessary.

The role requires active California Bar membership, residence in California, and a minimum of 4 years of California employment