We are working with a law firm which has just been retained to assist on a matter in California state court. The case is being litigated on an expedited basis, with trial scheduled for December, with no discovery having yet been taken.
There is a response to an Motion for Summary Judgment (MSJ) brief and an amended complaint due in two weeks.
The situation requires the following.
- An experienced litigator with excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Experience drafting briefs and complaints.
- Preferably with experience in California state court.
- Likely 20-30 hours per week through mid-December, with some weeks having heavier workloads (e.g., the next two weeks)
The compensation for the writing position is $100-$150 / hr depending upon experience and $150-$225 / hr for overtime.
Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to [email protected].
We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.
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By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities.
We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes.
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