Remote, Contract-based, California Family Law/Business Litigation Attorney - 10+ Hours/Week

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 Southern California Family Law Attorney seeking a long-term relationship with the opportunity to transition from 1099 contract status to a full-time W-2 position if it proves to be a great fit for both the attorney and the firm.

Remote work hours will vary but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week. While the position is primarily remote, candidates must be located in Southern California to attend occasional in-person client meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, or other court-related proceedings when needed.

Attorney Responsibilities:

• Handle family law matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, settlement agreements, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Manage client communications and provide legal guidance throughout the case
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and court appearances as needed
• Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines
• Collaborate closely with the firm's legal team to provide high-quality client service

Attorney Requirements:

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of California
• Minimum of 5+ years of family law experience
• Strong experience handling divorce, child custody, support, property division, and related family law matters
• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
• Must be located in Southern California
• Available to attend occasional in-person client meetings, hearings, mediations, and depositions when necessary
• Seeking a long-term 1099 relationship with interest in potentially transitioning to a W-2 position
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters efficiently
• Self-starter who works well independently in a remote environment

Opportunity Highlights:

• Primarily remote position
• Long-term contract opportunity with consistent workflow
• Opportunity to build a lasting relationship with the firm
• Potential to transition into a full-time W-2 position if it is a mutual fit
• Flexible schedule with approximately 10+ hours per week to start

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 within 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!