REMOTE: Newly-Barred CA-Licensed Litigation Attorney

Robert Half • Los Angeles, CA • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for a Jr. Attorney to support defense litigation matters for a respected boutique law firm serving clients in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a California-licensed attorney at the early stages of practice who wants meaningful exposure to active civil litigation in a fully remote setting. The role offers hands-on involvement in drafting, research, discovery, and case preparation while working closely with attorneys on substantive defense matters.

Responsibilities:

Prepare litigation documents such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and other written work product for ongoing defense cases.

Draft and organize written discovery, including interrogatories, document requests, admission requests, and related responses.

Contribute to discovery planning by helping develop correspondence, supporting meet-and-confer efforts, and assisting with dispute-related materials.

Perform legal research and turn findings into clear memoranda, case summaries, and issue-focused analysis.

Assist with building case strategy through factual review, record analysis, and evaluation of litigation issues.

Examine files and supporting documents to help attorneys get ready for hearings, depositions, and other key case events.

Manage assignments across multiple matters while maintaining strong communication and productivity in a remote work environment.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Active California bar license required.

Newly barred attorney or junior associate with prior litigation experience preferred.

Experience in a law firm, externship, clerkship, clinic, or similar setting involving civil litigation strongly preferred.

Defense-side experience or demonstrated interest in public entity defense, insurance defense, or civil defense litigation preferred.

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills required.

Prior experience with drafting and written discovery strongly preferred.

Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and produce high-quality work in a remote setting.

Why Apply:

Fully remote opportunity.

Flexible schedule of 30-40 hours per week.

Ongoing contract role with no fixed duration.

Excellent opportunity to gain practical, hands-on litigation experience with substantive drafting and discovery responsibilities.

Opportunity to work with a well-regarded boutique firm handling sophisticated defense matters.

Please send your resume directly to Steve[dot]Moss[at]RobertHalf[dotcom] for immediate consideration.

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