REMOTE Associate

Robert Half Legal is working with a legacy client - a firm we've placed numerous people at over the years - seeking a REMOTE litigation associate. This person can be junior, with only a year of litigation experience in CA required, or more tenured as well. Pay is commensurate with experience. A strong preference is for this person to be local to Southern California, though anywhere in the state will suffice. Responsibilities of Role: Will be responsible for: Product liability and silicosis defenseAttending depos Answering discoveryDrafting pleadings, motions, pre-trial reportsPerforming risk analysis Reviewing medical records (though paralegals do most of this)Billable requirement: 1900 billable, but 100 hours can count that’s typically non-billable (networking, CLEs, conferences), pro-rated for date of hire (“there is no concern about not meeting it – the work is there!”)Details of Role:Hours: Attorneys typically work 9 hours per day, hours are roughly 8:30-5:30Profile that would be a fit:Someone who wants to grow their litigation skills and be promoted! Not someone who just cares about clocking in and out, but rather someone who takes initiative and is passionateSomeone who wants to do defense workNot someone coming from big law, this is more of a startup mentality (adaptable, not afraid of change, wants to help build)Someone from insurance defense or complex litigation would do best.Trial experience would be great if they have it! Someone who is comfortable being trained remotely.Perks of Company:Majority women-owned A partner leads the DEI efforts – he writes articles, leads seminars, and bakes it into firm culture – and the office celebrate Juneteenth The firm has multiple initiatives to give back to the community: various food banks, domestic violence shelters, and educational efforts2-week training program is robust, teaching the practice area. They ensure people have the tools they need to be successful.Benefits:Medical/dental/vision: multiple options for individuals and families Life Insurance: 100% paid for by firmFlexible spending accounts, HSA, Telehealth, EAP, etc.)401K: The firm matches 100% on the first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%, for a total employer match of 4%. Employees are eligible to begin contributing after six months of service.PTO: Accruals climb with additional years of service.