What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote, Contract-based Employment Litigation Attorney Opportunity - 10+ Hours/Week position at The Freelance Firm, LLC?
Welcome to The Freelance Firm!
We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.
Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Employment Litigation Attorney.
Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10 hours per week. While the majority of the work can be performed remotely, occasional in-person depositions, mediations, and client meetings may be required.
Attorney Responsibilities:
- Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
- Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel
- Prepare cases for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial
- Attend depositions, mediations, and client meetings as needed (some may be conducted remotely)
- Manage case files, deadlines, and client communications
- Collaborate with clients and legal teams to achieve favorable outcomes
Attorney Requirements:
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience
- Experience handling employment disputes through litigation and settlement
- Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Comfortable attending occasional in-person depositions and mediations
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters efficiently
- Self-starter who can work independently in a remote environment
Our Attorney pay rate starts at $80/hour.
We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!
Please respond with your resume and we will contact you in the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.
Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.
Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!