Remote Employment Litigation Attorney - Part-Time, 10+hrs/wk

Thefreelancefirm; Morgantown (WV); Remote; USD 93,676 - 126,739; Full time

Job summary

Thefreelancefirm in Morgantown, WV is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney for remote, contract-based engagement. The role is approximately 10+ hours per week with occasional in-person depositions, mediations, and client meetings.

You will handle employment litigation from inception through resolution, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, and prepare for depositions and trials. Must be licensed in the relevant U.S.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling disputes through litigation and settlement.
• Strong research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Prepare cases for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial.
• Attend depositions, mediations, and client meetings as needed (some may be conducted remotely).
• Manage case files, deadlines, and client communications.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to achieve favorable outcomes.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting & pleading

Negotiation

Independent remote work

Education

Bar licensure in relevant U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Thefreelancefirm in Morgantown, WV is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney for remote, contract-based engagement. The role is approximately 10+ hours per week with occasional in-person depositions, mediations, and client meetings.

You will handle employment litigation from inception through resolution, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, and prepare for depositions and trials. Must be licensed in the relevant U.S.