Litigation and Compliance Attorney - Remote

Strategic Legal Practices is one of California's largest litigation firms, representing clients in consumer protection and civil litigation matters statewide in both state and federal court. Led by one of the most accomplished Lemon Law and Consumer Fraud litigators in California, our firm has helped thousands of clients against car manufacturers with an unmatched success rate. We are based in Los Angeles and practice throughout California.

Federal Litigation Attorney – Job Description

SLP is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join our rapidly expanding team. This role focuses on federal court litigation and requires active admission to at least one of the four California federal district courts (C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., or S.D. Cal.). Candidates must have a solid foundation in state and federal litigation, including law and motion work and first or second chair trial experience. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Lemon Law experience is a plus.

Our Commitment to You

We offer attorneys the opportunity to litigate cases, appear in hearings, take and defend depositions, and try cases in state and federal court. We are invested in your growth and committed to making this the best place to work.

Responsibilities

File and litigate cases in California federal district courts in compliance with the FRCP, local rules, and via CM/ECF (PACER)

Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for state and federal court

Conduct case assessments, investigations, and independent legal research

Propound and respond to discovery; review and analyze pertinent documents

Take and defend depositions; attend court appearances

Pre-trial preparation and trial participation

Negotiate settlements and meet all calendar deadlines

Communicate effectively with clients

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail and self-accountability

Works efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, changing environment

Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CM/ECF (PACER), document management, and time-keeping software

Familiarity with local rules of at least one California federal district court

License / Certification and Experience

CA State Bar, in good standing (required)

Active admission to at least one California federal district court - C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., or S.D. Cal. (required)

3-5 years of litigation experience; federal court experience strongly preferred

Lemon Law or consumer protection experience (a plus)

Position Details

Type: Full-time

Location: Remote - anywhere in the US but CA preferred

Salary: $130k-$200k

Billing bonus: Up to $20,000

Core Litigation Experience

Admitted to at least one U.S. District Court (California districts preferred)

Hands‑on experience litigating cases in federal court (not just admission)

Experience handling cases from filing through resolution in federal court

Comfortable operating under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP)

Pleadings and Motion Practice

Drafting and arguing:

Motions to dismiss (Rule 12(b)(6))

Motions for summary judgment (Rule 56)

Motions to compel and discovery‑related motions

Experience responding to complex federal motions (not just drafting complaints)

Strong legal writing with federal briefing standards

Discovery in Federal Court

Managing discovery under federal rules:

Initial disclosures

Interrogatories, RFAs, RFPs

Experience with:

ESI and document production

Meet and confer requirements

Protective orders

Familiarity with federal discovery timelines and proportionality standards

Court Procedure and Case Management

Experience with:

Rule 26(f) conferences

Joint scheduling reports

Case management conferences

Comfortable navigating federal judges' standing orders and local rules

Experience filing and managing cases in CM/ECF

Depositions and Trial Prep

Taking and defending depositions in federal cases

Preparing witnesses for federal depositions

Experience preparing pretrial documents:

Witness lists

Exhibit lists

Motions in limine

Trial experience in federal court is a strong plus

Hearings and Court Appearances

Argued motions in federal court (not just state court)

Comfortable appearing before federal judges and magistrates

Experience with evidentiary hearings preferred

Benefits

401(k) with Employer Match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Parking

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

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