Remote Litigation Attorney (Contract) - Los Angeles

About the Role
Direct Counsel is representing a Los Angeles–based law firm who is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to support its practice on a remote, contract basis. The ideal candidate will have broad experience handling general litigation matters and be comfortable managing cases with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery

• Conduct and defend depositions

• Attend trial in CA

• Appear remotely for hearings, conferences, and other court proceedings

• Perform legal research and draft supporting memoranda

• Provide case strategy support and general litigation assistance as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active member in good standing with the California Bar

• Experience with unlawful detainers and evictions

• CA State Court experience

• Excellent drafting, research, and oral advocacy skills

• Ability to work independently on a contract basis with flexible hours

What We Offer

• Remote work with flexible, as-needed hours

• Hourly rate of $60/hr

• Opportunity to support a dynamic Los Angeles law firm while managing your own schedule