Remote Deposition & Appearance Attorney

<p>A prominent plaintiff auto consumer warranty law firm based in Los Angeles is excited to offer a unique opportunity for <strong><u>California-licensed</u></strong> attorneys to join its fully remote, contract-to-hire Associate Attorney program. The role begins with a comprehensive one-week training program <strong><u>starting Monday, September 14</u></strong>, specifically designed to support work on high-volume depositions and regular court hearings. This opportunity provides hands-on development and support, advancement, and competitive benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is open to candidates from all legal backgrounds seeking to gain litigation experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct ~7 depositions weekly.</li><li>Attend court hearings virtually.</li><li>Leverage Document Management Systems to efficiently manage case files.</li><li>Navigate electronic court filing systems</li><li>Accurately maintain timekeeping and billing records.</li><li>Edit, redact, add signatures, and make adjustments in PDFs.</li><li>Effectively participate in and manage virtual meetings on Zoom and MS Teams, including screen sharing and navigating presentations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Environment</strong>: 100% remote</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation</strong>:</p><ul><li>$40/hour during the initial contract/training phase (1 week), working 40 hours weekly.</li><li>Upon conversion: $155K annually + $12K timekeeping bonus post-training.</li><li>Full benefits available upon conversion!</li><li>Annual 2,000 billable hour requirement.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Active and in good standing with the State Bar of California.</li><li>Open to all legal backgrounds.</li><li>Ability to work standard PST business hours remotely.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word (e.g., formatting legal briefs), Microsoft Outlook (e.g., managing complex communications), Microsoft PowerPoint (e.g., creating, editing, and sharing presentations).</li><li>Comfort with learning and integrating new legal technologies into workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email resumes to morgan.alessini@roberthalf[dotcom] with the subject line "Deposition Attorney".</p>

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