Complex Litigation Staff Attorney -- Remote (California-Based)
Los Angeles, CA Direct-Hire $38.00 - $45.00/hr Remote

Job Description

Contract (2-4 months) | Potential temp-to-hire | Fully remote | Law firm (Los Angeles-based)

We're hiring a Complex Litigation Staff Attorney for a fully remote engagement supporting active matters at a Los Angeles-based firm. This is a substantive litigation role suited to an attorney with prior staff attorney experience who can handle complex, document-intensive cases -- not a first-level document review assignment.

Location requirement: Candidates must live and work in California and be available during Pacific Time business hours.

About Us

Adams & Martin Group partners with law firms and corporate legal departments to identify and hire top legal talent. We specialize in connecting skilled legal professionals with opportunities that align with their expertise, work preferences, and career goals.

What You'll Do

  • Litigation Support: Provide substantive support on complex matters, including issue spotting, fact analysis, and case development under attorney direction.
  • Advanced Discovery: Perform second-level review, privilege analysis and logging, draft review protocols, and run targeted searches in Relativity.
  • Case Development & Witness Prep: Synthesize key documents, develop facts chronologies, and assist with preparation of witnesses and case materials.
  • Team Collaboration: Work directly with staff attorneys, eDiscovery counsel, and firm attorneys across multiple matters as needs shift.

What We're Looking For

  • Active attorney license in good standing (California required)
  • Prior Staff Attorney experience within complex litigation teams
  • Background in document-intensive litigation with discovery responsibilities beyond first-level review
  • Proficiency with Relativity and familiarity with protocol drafting and privilege workflows
  • Ability to work Pacific Time business hours in a fully remote setting

Role at a Glance

  • Employment Type: Contract (2-4 months) with potential temp-to-hire
  • Schedule: Full-time, Pacific Time hours
  • Compensation: $38-40 per hour (dependent on experience)
  • Work Location: Fully remote
  • Practice Setting: Law firm (Los Angeles-based)

Ready to Apply?

If you have relevant complex litigation experience, hold an active California license, and are interested in a remote, short-term role with potential for extension or hire, apply here to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -012026-414274