Civil Litigation Attorney

Civil Litigation Attorney - Remote Opportunity

Job Overview: 

Seeking a motivated and experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to handle a broad range of civil litigation matters across various jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing all aspects of civil cases from intake through resolution, including pre-trial discovery, motions, and trial. The attorney must be skilled in client communication, case strategy, and legal writing, with a strong ability to work independently in a virtual environment.

Ideal candidate will be a personable, driven, and collaborative professional, with excellent litigation and writing and communication skills.   Additional key experience includes proven skills in research, analyzing cases, a self-starter who can handle assignments with minimal supervision in a remote environment.  Trial experience is required. The Firm offers training and mentoring for professional and personal development. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice, support, and counsel to clients on a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including Contested Probate, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation 
• Represent the interests of the client at hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Commitment to providing empathetic and high-quality case work-up, with a focus on ensuring justice, accountability, and closure for fraud /injury victims, swiftly and efficiently. 
• Case Management: 

o   Manage a caseload of personal injury, fraud /scam, probate matters from pre-litigation through trial, conducting thorough research, executing an organized discovery and trial plan, gathering and organizing evidence, and collaborating with health care providers, consultants, and experts while also implementing a strong settlement strategy parallel to working up cases for trial.

o   Attend depositions, case management meetings, and confer letters and communication to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues, dispositive motions, and trial preparation

o    Ability to spot issues, prepare detailed reports and distill key information

• Communication: 

o   Maintain regular communication and rapport with clients, keeping them informed   about the progress of their cases, explaining legal processes, understanding their harms and losses to develop their damages work-up, and addressing their concerns timely. 

o   Maintain communication with insurance carriers and opposing counsel through the course of claims/cases; ensuring client’s needs are met.  

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and a current active license to practice law in the State of California in good standing 
• 7 years of experience in a law firm
• Experience in civil litigation
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation abilities
• The ideal candidate will work well with others and independently; has integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Provide support to other attorneys within the firm in a team environment, with a demonstrated willingness to contribute and collaborate with all team members, including paralegals and investigators, with the goal of achieving best case results for our clients. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Possibility for flexible work hours 
• Remote work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (if applicable).
• Opportunities for professional / personal development and continuing legal education.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and legal tools and equipment to support remote work.

Thanks for your Interest! 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a list of references, and a writing sample demonstrating legal analysis or litigation work.