Job description
Category: Legal
Location: Morgantown West Virginia United States
Welcome to The Freelance Firm!
We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.
Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Employment Litigation Attorney.
Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week. While the majority of the work can be performed remotely, occasional in-person depositions, mediations, and client meetings may be required.
Attorney Responsibilities:
Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents
Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel
Prepare cases for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial
Attend depositions, mediations, and client meetings as needed (some may be conducted remotely)
Manage case files, deadlines, and client communications
Collaborate with clients and legal teams to achieve favorable outcomes
Attorney Requirements:
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 5+ years of employment litigation experience
Experience handling employment disputes through litigation and settlement
Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Comfortable attending occasional in-person depositions and mediations
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters efficiently
Self-starter who can work independently in a remote environment
Our Attorney pay rate starts at $80/hour.
We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!
Please respond with your resume and we will contact you in the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.
Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.
Please visit our website at to learn more about us and the services we provide!
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.