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Litigation Attorney

Amber K. Boyd Attorney at Law

Indianapolis, IN • Remote

$1K - $2K/wk

Full-time, Contractor

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Remote Litigation Attorney (South Africa)

Join a U.S. Employment Law Firm Handling Meaningful Litigation Work


AKB Law is a boutique employment law firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, representing professional women in workplace legal matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and related employment claims.


We are seeking an experienced Remote Litigation Attorney based in South Africa to join our growing remote legal team on a full-time, long-term independent contractor basis.


This is not a basic support role. We are looking for a litigation-focused attorney who enjoys legal research, drafting, strategic thinking, and producing polished, court-ready work product that directly impacts active employment litigation matters in U.S. federal and state courts.


You will work closely with Managing Attorney Amber K. Boyd, Esq., who supervises all work product and remains attorney of record on every matter.

If you are detail-oriented, highly analytical, and take pride in producing excellent written legal work, we encourage you to apply.


Position Details:

  • Role: Remote Litigation Attorney
  • Location: Remote (South Africa)
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Compensation: $1,500 – $2,500 USD per month (depending on experience)


Why Join AKB Law?

At AKB Law, we take pride in producing thoughtful, high-quality legal work for clients navigating serious workplace issues. We are a small, focused team that values professionalism, strong writing, careful analysis, and meaningful collaboration.


This role is ideal for an attorney seeking:

  • Long-term remote legal work with a U.S.-based law firm
  • Substantive litigation experience
  • Consistent full-time work
  • Mentorship and collaboration with experienced U.S. counsel
  • A detail-oriented, intellectually engaging legal environment
Compensation:

$1,500 - $2,000 monthly


Responsibilities:

Litigation Drafting & Discovery

  • Draft interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, witness lists, exhibit lists, and initial disclosures
  • Draft discovery responses, objections, deficiency letters, and meet-and-confer correspondence
  • Prepare motions, memoranda, briefs, and litigation correspondence
  • Assist with responses to motions for summary judgment

Legal Research & Case Analysis

Conduct legal research involving:

  • Title VII
  • ADA
  • ADEA
  • FMLA
  • FLSA
  • Related Indiana employment law claims
  • Verify legal citations using Westlaw before submission
  • Analyze legal issues and contribute to litigation strategy discussions

Case Management & Team Collaboration

  • Maintain organized case files within the firm’s case management system
  • Communicate proactively regarding deadlines, progress, and open issues
  • Apply firm-specific litigation standards and internal procedures consistently

Qualifications:

Required

  • Licensed attorney admitted to practice in South Africa
  • LLB or equivalent law degree
  • Minimum 3 years of post-admission litigation experience
  • Strong legal research and legal writing skills
  • Advanced experience drafting discovery and litigation documents
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Exceptional attention to detail and citation accuracy
  • Familiarity with online legal research platforms
  • Reliable high-speed internet and professional remote work environment
  • Ability to work full-time with meaningful overlap during U.S. Eastern Time business hours
  • Self-directed and comfortable working in a remote environment

Preferred

  • Experience with U.S.-style civil litigation and discovery practice
  • Employment law or plaintiff-side litigation experience
  • Experience preparing witnesses or conducting depositions
  • Prior experience working remotely with U.S.-based law firms
  • Familiarity with cloud-based case management systems such as MyCase

About Company

Amber K. Boyd Attorney at Law is a boutique law firm that represents clients in employment and probate matters. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services and achieving the best outcomes for clients. We foster a collaborative work environment where every team member's skills and expertise are valued and nurtured.