Remote Senior Family Law Research & Drafting Attorney

The Freelance Firm; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

The Freelance Firm, a national network of on-demand legal professionals, seeks a Family Law Attorney to provide high-level research and drafting support remotely. You will join a team of experienced attorneys and work on substantive family law matters for client law firms.

The role offers a fully remote schedule with a workload of 0–5 hours per week and does not require New Mexico licensure; California-licensed attorneys are preferred. Attorneys licensed in other U.S.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• California licensure preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5+ years of family law experience.
• Excellent legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Experience drafting substantive family law motions and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substantive family law research on complex issues.
• Draft high-quality motions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other documents.
• Assist with legal analysis and case strategy.
• Review case files and supporting documentation.
• Provide back-end litigation support to firm attorneys.
• Deliver work within established deadlines.
• Collaborate with the legal team on family law matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Family law experience

Deadline-driven

Independent work

FastCase

Tools

FastCase

Job description

The Freelance Firm, a national network of on-demand legal professionals, seeks a Family Law Attorney to provide high-level research and drafting support remotely. You will join a team of experienced attorneys and work on substantive family law matters for client law firms.

The role offers a fully remote schedule with a workload of 0–5 hours per week and does not require New Mexico licensure; California-licensed attorneys are preferred. Attorneys licensed in other U.S.