LITIGATION RESEARCH ATTORNEY [INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR]

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CALIFORNIA BAR LICENSE: active and in good standing
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil litigation such as business, real estate, insurance, employment, personal injury, or consumer. To provide context, here’s an overview of our sub-practice areas:
• Business Litigation: Business contracts, partner disputes, breach of contract & fraud, debt collection & debt negotiation
• Real Estate Litigation: Construction disputes, purchase & sale disputes, co-ownership disputes
• EDUCATION: JD from an accredited law school.
• LOCATION: Live and work experience in LA County.
• COMMUNICATION: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• CHARACTER:
• Detailed oriented, diligent, and able to "hit the ground running."
• Accept criticism and direction well.
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and work ethic.
• Professional appearance.
• TECHNOLOGY: Advanced skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Dropbox, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Lexis, Rutters Guides. Home office in a quiet professional location (no background noise).
• REFERENCES: Trustworthy, dependable, and clear background report.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicants must have experience and the ability to complete the following independently:

• RESEARCH, DRAFTING, & DOCUMENTATION
• Review case files including intakes, court case summaries, court filings, evidence, etc.
• Legal Research Memos using: Rutter’s Guides, Annotated Codes, LexisNexis, Google, etc.
• Draft and respond to legal documents:
• Demand letters
• Pleadings
• Trial Documents: Briefs, Witness Lists, and Exhibit Lists
• Document billable hours per client per month pursuant to approved budgets.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Submit RESUME (ATTACHED as PDF)

2. Submit COVER LETTER (ATTACHED as PDF) including:

• Describe your prior experience and qualifications for this position.
• Provide your salary expectations.
• Provide a link to your LinkedIn and/or social media so we can learn more about you.

3. Attach RECENT WRITING SAMPLE(S) of your best, most recent work (redacted as necessary). A research memo, a motion, and a brief, if applicable.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to developing and advancing a diverse team. If you want to be part of an innovative firm, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100.00 - $125.00 per hour

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA State Bar License (Required)

Work Location: Remote