Job Description
Latitude is seeking a California-licensed litigation attorney for a remote opportunity supporting a law firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. This role is ideal for an attorney with meaningful commercial, employment or general litigation experience who is looking for either a permanent position or a contract role with flexibility. The successful candidate should have at least three years of experience handling litigation matters. The successful candidate will have be able to work on commercial, employment or general litigation matters depending on their interest and experience.
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In this role, the attorney may assist with case workup for litigation matters, including pre-litigation strategy, motion practice, written discovery, legal research, drafting motions, depositions, and case assessment. The position requires sound judgment, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a remote work setting. Candidates should be proactive, highly organized, responsive, and capable of producing high-quality work. The successful candidate can work from anywhere in the United States but they must have an active license to practice law in California.
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Qualifications of the California-Licensed Litigation Attorney — Remote:
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· Minimum of 3 years of commercial, employment and/or general litigation experience.
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· Active license to practice law in California and current good standing with the California State Bar.
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· Demonstrated experience with litigation tasks such as pleadings, motions, written discovery, legal research, depositions, and case analysis.
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· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
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· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and detailed assignments in a remote environment.
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· Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and take ownership of assigned matters.
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· Collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a dynamic legal team.
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· Excellent academic credentials and a strong record of professional achievement.
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· Outstanding professional references.
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Position Details for the California-Licensed Litigation Attorney — Remote
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Type of role:
Contract or permanent opportunity.
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Schedule:
Full-time or part-time schedule may be available.
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Location:
Fully remote within the United States.
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Compensation
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The annualized compensation for this position ranges from $170,000 to $210,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. 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.
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Confidentiality
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Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Only qualified applicants should apply.
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About Latitude
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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.
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Latitude Engagements
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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.
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Latitude engaged professionals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running.
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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.
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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.
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For more information about Latitude, please visit us at .
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Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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