Senior Litigation Counsel - Employment Law

Senior Litigation Counsel Employment Law

Location : Remote (California-based required) | Engagement Type : Independent Contractor (1099) | Hours : 1025 hours / week (Project-based)

About This Opportunity

A specialized California employment litigation practice is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Counsel to independently manage active cases with full autonomy and meaningful case ownership. This flexible, project-based role offers the independence and high-caliber work that seasoned litigators seek without the constraints of traditional firm structures.

If you thrive on case ownership, value professional autonomy, and want to collaborate with a principal attorney on complex employment litigation, this could be your ideal engagement.

What You'll Do

• Lead assigned cases from inception through resolution managing filings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue substantive motions and briefs independently
• Direct discovery, manage critical deadlines, and coordinate with team members
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Collaborate with the principal attorney on case strategy, settlement negotiations, and trial readiness

What We're Looking For

Required :

Preferred :

Compensation & Schedule

How to Apply

Send the following to [your email address] :

About This Engagement

This position is structured as an independent counsel engagement for licensed attorneys under California Labor Code §2778(a). You will maintain full professional autonomy, provide your own equipment and insurance, and may perform work for other firms or clients, consistent with applicable ethical rules and professional responsibility standards.