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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract remote appellate attorney in the United States is $119,188.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Remote Appellate Attorney vs Contract Remote Litigation Attorney?

AspectContract Remote Appellate AttorneyContract Remote Litigation Attorney
CredentialsJurisdiction-specific law degree, bar admission, appellate experienceLaw degree, bar admission, trial and litigation experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, appellate courts, legal research, writingRemote, trial courts, depositions, case management
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, appellate courts, legal consultanciesLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies

Contract Remote Appellate Attorneys focus on appeals, legal research, and appellate briefs, often working remotely for courts or law firms. Contract Remote Litigation Attorneys handle trial-level work, including depositions and case management. Both roles require legal credentials and are performed remotely, but they differ in case stage and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Contract Remote Appellate Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,188 per year, or $57.3 per hour.

Remote Litigation Attorney (Contract) - Los Angeles

Direct Counsel

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

$60/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Litigation Attorney (Contract, Remote)
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
Compensation: $60 per hour
Schedule: Flexible, hours as needed

About the Role
Direct Counsel is representing a Los Angeles–based law firm who is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to support its practice on a remote, contract basis. The ideal candidate will have broad experience handling general litigation matters and be comfortable managing cases with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and prepare legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery

  • Conduct and defend depositions

  • Attend trial in CA

  • Appear remotely for hearings, conferences, and other court proceedings

  • Perform legal research and draft supporting memoranda

  • Provide case strategy support and general litigation assistance as needed

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

  • Active member in good standing with the California Bar

  • Experience with unlawful detainers and evictions

  • CA State Court experience

  • Excellent drafting, research, and oral advocacy skills

  • Ability to work independently on a contract basis with flexible hours

What We Offer

  • Remote work with flexible, as-needed hours

  • Hourly rate of $60/hr

  • Opportunity to support a dynamic Los Angeles law firm while managing your own schedule