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Appearance Attorney (Remote)

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$100 - $200/hr

The attorney will focus exclusively on representing the firm at hearings, without the ... with all federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions ...

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WC Defense Attorney- 100% Remote

Irvine, CA · Remote

$150K - $220K/yr

100% Remote WC Defense Attorney Opening-Flexible Billing Requirements & Bonus This Jobot Job is ... It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting ...

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Family Law Attorney (REMOTE)

Chicago, IL · Remote

$125K - $180K/yr

... Attorney to join the team! Location: REMOTE (must be able to occasionally travel into Chicago for ... It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting ...

LHH US

Litigation Attorney

Tualatin, OR · Remote

$50 - $69/hr

Remote; Part-Time (25-35 hours per week) Pay Rate: $50-$70/hr. Employment Type: Contract ... by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Pay Details ...

LHH US

Litigation Attorney

Tualatin, OR · Remote

$50 - $69/hr

Remote; Part-Time (25-35 hours per week) Pay Rate: $50-$70/hr. Employment Type: Contract ... by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Pay Details ...

Jobot

Junior Attorney

Fremont, CA · Remote

$40 - $45/hr

100% REMOTE Contract to Hire Entry Level Attorney / Associate Attorney Needed for Growing Firm ... It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting ...

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Junior Attorney

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$40 - $45/hr

100% REMOTE Contract to Hire Entry Level Attorney / Associate Attorney Needed for Growing Firm ... It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting ...

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Junior Attorney

Riverside, CA · Remote

$40 - $45/hr

100% REMOTE Contract to Hire Entry Level Attorney / Associate Attorney Needed for Growing Firm ... It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote federal attorney in the United States is $120,815.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Federal Attorney is a licensed lawyer who works on federal legal matters from a remote location rather than a traditional office. They may handle cases related to federal regulations, government contracts, constitutional law, or administrative law. These attorneys often represent federal agencies, private clients dealing with federal legal issues, or work as federal public defenders. Remote work allows them to conduct research, draft legal documents, provide counsel, and sometimes litigate cases using virtual tools.

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To thrive as a Remote Federal Attorney, you must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active bar licensure, and a strong understanding of federal law and litigation procedures. Familiarity with secure document management systems, legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and virtual collaboration platforms is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication, self-motivation, and time management are important soft skills for excelling in a remote legal environment. These competencies ensure compliance with federal regulations, enable effective advocacy, and support productivity while working independently from a remote location.

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Remote federal attorneys often encounter challenges such as staying updated on evolving federal regulations, collaborating efficiently with geographically dispersed teams, and maintaining data security while working outside a formal office. Addressing these issues typically involves participating in regular virtual meetings, utilizing secure communication tools, and engaging in continuous professional development. Strong organization skills and proactive communication are key to managing caseloads and ensuring seamless teamwork with agency staff, clients, and other attorneys. By leveraging available technology and fostering clear connections with colleagues, remote federal attorneys can effectively overcome these challenges and succeed in their roles.

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Remote: CA-Barred Litigation Attorney

Robert Half

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

$63.34 - $73.34/hr

Temporary

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a boutique plaintiff-side law firm in search of a California-barred Litigation Attorney for a full-time contract engagement. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting a dynamic practice focused on complex plaintiff litigation, including class actions, fire litigation, bad faith claims, personal injury, and mass tort matters. This role is ideal for an attorney who is comfortable managing a busy litigation caseload, collaborating with a remote team, and contributing across multiple high-exposure plaintiff matters in state and federal court.


Key Responsibilities

  • Handle litigation matters from case development through resolution
  • Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents
  • Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy memoranda
  • Manage written discovery, depositions, and motion practice
  • Assist with class action, mass tort, catastrophic injury, fire litigation, and insurance bad faith matters
  • Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trial-related proceedings
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal stakeholders
  • Support case investigation, fact development, and damages analysis
  • Work closely with firm leadership and litigation teams to advance case strategy


Qualifications

  • Active California Bar license required
  • Prior litigation experience required, ideally within plaintiff-side matters
  • Experience with one or more of the following strongly preferred: complex litigation, class actions, fire litigation, bad faith, personal injury, and mass torts
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a fully remote environment
  • Experience in California state court practice and/or federal court litigation preferred
  • Trial preparation experience is a plus

Why This Role

  • Full-time contract opportunity with immediate start
  • Fully remote flexibility from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Opportunity to work with a respected boutique plaintiff firm on sophisticated, high-impact litigation
  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Please send your resume directly to Steve[dot]Moss[at]RobertHalf[dotcom] for immediate consideration.

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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948

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