California, Washington or Oregon licensed litigators

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and competently research complicated legal issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, etc.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including taking depositions
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Requirements

• At least 5 years of litigation experience at a large firm or a sophisticated boutique
• Licensed and in good standing in one of these states: California, Washington or Oregon
• J.D. from an accredited, preferably first-tier, law school
• Outstanding references

Position Details

• Type of Role: Permanent or Contract
• Schedule: Flexible (full-time, part-time or anywhere in-between)
• Location: In office, Hybrid or Remote
• Compensation: The annualized base compensation for this position ranges from $170,000 to $235,000. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).
• Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

About the Role

We are actively recruiting talented professionals with experience in general litigation, including corporate, insurance, commercial, employment, product liability, and more, for both engagement-based roles and permanent placements with prestigious AmLaw firms and highly respected boutique practices.

Benefits

• Included professional liability insurance coverage
• Full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance
• A qualified 401k plan is also available
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Contact Us

If you’re passionate about litigation and ready to make your next career move, we want to hear from you. Confidentiality: Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

FAQ

• Q: What other legal jobs do you have?

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