Litigation Attorney

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit a fully remote Litigation Attorney. This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys managing cases from inception through resolution while working independently in a remote environment. The firm is seeking a motivated legal professional with strong litigation skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to effectively represent clients across a variety of civil litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload through all phases of litigation from initial case evaluation through settlement, trial, or resolution

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents

• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission

• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts

• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences

• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, and case exposure

• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, legal strategy, and risk assessment

• Prepare detailed case evaluations, status reports, and litigation updates

• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, experts, and outside vendors to effectively manage matters

• Ensure compliance with court deadlines, procedural rules, and client reporting requirements

• Assist with trial preparation including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active admission to a state bar

• Prior litigation experience in a law firm environment

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Experience handling pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court appearances

• Ability to independently manage a caseload and prioritize competing deadlines

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

• Proficiency with legal research platforms, document management systems, and Microsoft Office

• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting while maintaining productivity and responsiveness

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling civil litigation matters in areas such as commercial litigation, insurance defense, employment law, professional liability, construction litigation, personal injury, or general liability

• Trial preparation experience and participation in mediations or arbitrations

• Experience working directly with clients and providing strategic legal guidance

• Ability to manage a high volume caseload while maintaining exceptional client service

This opportunity is well suited for a litigation attorney seeking the flexibility of a fully remote practice while continuing to build courtroom, negotiation, and case management experience within a collaborative law firm environment.

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Pay Range: $60-100 an hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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