Job Details

Latitude Legal is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3+ years of law firm experience to join a national law firm on a full‑time, engagement (contract) basis. While this is fully remote, the candidate should be available to work West Coast hours for the firm's Southern California office.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file litigation documents including pleadings, case initiation documents, and discovery requests/responses.
• Manage litigation calendars, ensuring accurate scheduling and deadline tracking in compliance with court rules.
• Interact professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain and organize case files using document management systems.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and logistics.
• Support e‑discovery efforts using relevant platforms and tools.

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with demonstrated expertise in Federal and California Courts.
• Strong understanding of court procedures and calendaring requirements across jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in electronic filing systems (CM/ECF and California courts).
• Experience with document management platforms (NetDocuments preferred).
• Familiarity with e‑discovery platforms and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Outstanding references required.

Position Details

• Type of role: Contract
• Schedule: Full‑time (up to 40 hours per week)
• Location: Completely Remote (candidates can be located anywhere in the United States but must have experience handling California cases and available to work West Coast hours).

Compensation

• Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 or more on a full‑time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference.
• Benefits: Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits‑eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full‑service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start‑ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top‑tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in‑house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally‑ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Equal Opportunity

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.