Contract Attorney – Defense Litigation (Temp to Hire)
Contract Attorney – Defense Litigation (Temp to Hire)
Los Angeles, California
|Full Time Temp to Hire
|$ 57 - $ 65 per hour
Los Angeles, California
Full Time Temp to Hire
$ 57 - $ 65 per hour
October 28, 2025
|Job ID: SF1435361LT_1761609933
October 28, 2025
Job ID: SF1435361LT_1761609933
Job Summary
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Beacon Hill's client, a national litigation firm, is seeking two contract Associate Attorneys with 2+ years of defense litigation experience to join one of the following practice groups:
- General Liability
- Toxic Tort Litigation
The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. Interested candidates are encouraged to send an updated resume in Word format, including your work location. Those selected for next steps in our process will be contacted by a recruiter; we look forward to hearing from you!
Location: Remote, but candidates must be licensed and located in California
Duration - Temp to hire
Hours - Core hours are 9-5 PT, but overtime hours may be needed
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handle local and national accounts throughout the state of California.
- Independently manage a litigation caseload.
- Conduct depositions.
- Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
- Review and analyze discovery requests.
- Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings.
- Prepare court filings and service to counsel; experience with e-filing.
- Trial preparation and support.
- Maintain accurate time records.
Candidate Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience as a practicing defense litigation attorney in one or more of the following practice areas:
- General Liability or Product Liability
- Complex Litigation, Toxic Tort Liability, or Environmental Liability
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Must be admitted to practice in the state of California, and in good standing.
- Experience with motion practice and depositions.
- Experience taking lead in plaintiff and expert depositions.
- Capable of independent work.
- Work in an organized and efficient manner.
- Superior research and writing skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to analyze complex matters.
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