PT Research Attorney (Independent Contractor)

QUALIFICATIONS: CALIFORNIA BAR LICENSE: active and in good standing EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil litigation such as business, real estate, insurance, employment, personal injury, or consumer. To provide context, here’s an overview of our sub-practice areas: Business Litigation: Business contracts, partner disputes, breach of contract & fraud, debt collection & debt negotiation Real Estate Litigation: Construction disputes, purchase & sale disputes, co-ownership disputes EDUCATION: JD from an accredited law school. LOCATION: Live and work experience in LA County. COMMUNICATION: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. CHARACTER: Detailed oriented, diligent, and able to "hit the ground running." Accept criticism and direction well. Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional problem-solving skills and work ethic. Professional appearance. TECHNOLOGY: Advanced skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Dropbox, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Lexis, Rutters Guides. Home office in a quiet professional location (no background noise). REFERENCES: Trustworthy, dependable, and clear background report. RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants must have experience and the ability to complete the following independently: RESEARCH, DRAFTING, & DOCUMENTATION Review case files including intakes, court case summaries, court filings, evidence, etc. Legal Research Memos using: Rutter’s Guides, Annotated Codes, LexisNexis, Google, etc. Draft and respond to legal documents: Demand letters Pleadings Trial Documents: Briefs, Witness Lists, and Exhibit Lists Document billable hours per client per month pursuant to approved budgets. COURT APPEARANCES (Phone, Video, and/or In-Person – only if required) Case Management Conferences/Status/Trial Setting/Final Status Conferences Motions Depositions/Mediations HOW TO APPLY: 1. Submit RESUME (ATTACHED as PDF) 2. Submit COVER LETTER (ATTACHED as PDF) including: Describe your prior experience and qualifications for this position. Provide your salary expectations. Provide a link to your LinkedIn and/or social media so we can learn more about you. 3. Attach RECENT WRITING SAMPLE(S) of your best, most recent work (redacted as necessary). A research memo, a motion, and a brief, if applicable. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to developing and advancing a diverse team. If you want to be part of an innovative firm, we'd love to hear from you!