Research and Writing Litigation Attorney (100% Remote Contract Position)

Latitude; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Research and Writing Litigation Attorney for a 100% remote contract position. This role offers the flexibility to work on your own schedule while engaging in meaningful legal work. Ideal candidates will have over five years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and motion practice skills, and a California license. This opportunity allows you to contribute to various cases while enjoying the benefits of remote work. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits, including a Qualified 401k plan and professional liability insurance.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

401k Plan

Professional Liability Insurance

CLE Stipend

Complimentary Group Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents such as demurrers and injunctions.
• Handling motions related to cases in federal and California state court.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Strong Writing Skills

Motion Practice Skills

Research Skills

California Bar License

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Research and Writing Litigation Attorney (100% Remote Contract Position)

Job Details

Location: San Francisco, California

Office Option: Remote

Profession: Attorney

Employment Type: Engagement

Practice Area: Litigation - General Civil Law

Are you a California licensed attorney with at least five years of civil litigation experience? Would you enjoy doing contract work for a law firm on your own schedule (either part-time or full-time)? Do you like working remotely (anywhere in the United States)? Do you have strong writing & motion practice skills? Do you enjoy drafting demurrers, injunctions and/or summary judgment motions? If so, this contract litigation position may be the perfect fit for you.

Requirements for Research and Writing Litigation Attorney (Contract and Remote):

• 5+ years of legal experience in litigation
• Strong writing and motion practice skills
• Experience handling research and motions related to cases venued in federal and California state court
• Licensed in California
• Excellent academic credentials
• Outstanding references

Position Details for Research and Writing Litigation Attorney (Contract and Remote):

• Type of role: Engagement
• Schedule: At least 30 hours per week (on average)
• Location: Remote (anywhere in the United States but must be California licensed)

Compensation:
The annualized compensation for this position ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 or more. Pay is based on numerous factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. In addition to salary, Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality:
Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Latitude:
Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers, and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude’s client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve.

Latitude Engagements:
Great attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

If you have the right skills, personality, and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. Latitude engaged professionals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

While we are able to work only with a select few of the most outstanding candidates, our customized approach results in a high success rate for those candidates we recommend.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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