Remote Litigation Attorney (15+ yrs) – Boutique Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; California; Remote; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

100% remote (CA)

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search seeks an experienced California litigation attorney for a fully remote role, serving as the true #2 to manage litigation, supervise junior and mid-level associates, assist with trial prep, handle depositions and hearings, and oversee workload and staffing.

The firm represents skilled nursing facilities and similar organizations in diverse disputes, from healthcare to elder neglect claims. No billable hours; weekends free; a genuine lifestyle opportunity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of litigation experience.
• Gravitas and seniority; excellent client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation.
• Review and finalize case reports; track work and deadlines across the attorney team.
• Manage relationships with clients; be a 'go-to' attorney for them.
• Provide leadership continuity alongside the principal attorney.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Client communication

Team leadership

Job description

Our client, a boutique law firm, is seeking an experienced California litigation attorney for a fully-remote role. The owner of this law firm is seeking a true #2 - she needs a lieutenant to manage litigation, supervise and train junior and mid-level associates, assist with trial prep, handle depositions and hearings, oversee workload and staffing, and be a point-person with clients.

The firm represents skilled nursing facilities and similar organizations in all kinds of litigation, from healthcare, insurance, and business disputes to claims of malpractice, professional negligence, and elder abuse or neglect. They are looking for a general litigator and do not need expertise in this practice area.

There is no billable hours requirement and you do not need to track your time. Weekends are your own and there is very little evening work. This is a true lifestyle opportunity.

Highlights:

• Direct client contact and autonomy to run cases
• Competitive bonus opportunities
• 100% remote for California resident
• No business necessary

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation
• Review and finalize case reports before they go out; track work and deadlines across the attorney team
• Manage relationships with clients, including being a "go-to" attorney for them
• Provide leadership continuity alongside the principal attorney

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of litigation experience
• Gravitas and seniority; excellent client communication skills

Location:

100% remote in California

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary for this position is $400,000+ in addition to a discretionary bonus.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is a leading legal recruiting firm serving clients and candidates in Chicago, California and across the country. For more than 30 years, we have helped law firms and companies find exceptional legal talent and attorneys navigate important career moves through deep market knowledge, longstanding relationships and a highly personalized approach.