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Litigation Attorney
- Robert Half Legal (San Francisco, CA)
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Description
A well-regarded San Francisco-based litigation firm is seeking a California-licensed Litigation Attorney to assist with a steady caseload of complex civil defense matters, with a primary focus on general liability, premises liability, and construction-related claims. This is a fully remote, long-term contract role offering consistent work on active, high-stakes cases. The firm is looking for an attorney who brings strong litigation judgment and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This opportunity offers meaningful, hands-on litigation experience with autonomy, flexibility, and a focus on motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation. You’ll work closely with senior attorneys on high-stakes defense matters requiring sharp analytical thinking and the ability to hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Manage assigned civil defense matters through all stages of litigation, from early case strategy through trial preparation
+ Draft a variety of litigation documents, including answers, demurrers, motions to compel, motions for summary judgment, and pre-trial motions
+ Prepare and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
+ Conduct legal research and draft internal case evaluations, strategy memos, and client communications
+ Assist with deposition preparation, including drafting outlines, reviewing records, and coordinating with fact and expert witnesses
+ Collaborate with supervising attorneys on litigation strategy, settlement evaluation, and trial planning
+ Maintain accurate timekeeping and contribute to meeting the firm’s billable expectations (1900 hours/year)
Requirements
Qualifications:
+ Must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
+ 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with at least 1 year of recent defense-side experience preferred
+ Strong working knowledge of California civil procedure and demonstrated experience with law & motion, discovery, and case management
+ Prior experience in general liability, construction defect, personal injury defense, or premises liability preferred
+ Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
+ Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote work setting
+ Comfortable with billable hour expectations and managing a steady litigation caseload with limited supervision
+ Full-time (40hr/week) availability is preferred, open to part-time candidates
If you are a California-licensed attorney seeking remote flexibility and substantive defense-side litigation work, we encourage you to apply.
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