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Contract Civil Litigation Attorney

United States, Walnut Creek · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Our client, a well-established law firm handling insurance defense matters involving auto and trucking claims, is seeking a Contract Civil Litigation Attorney to support its growing caseload. This is an ongoing contract role with flexibility in scheduling, open to attorneys who can commit anywhere from 20 to 40 hours per week, depending on availability. The firm is open to attorneys from a general civil litigation background, with insurance defense experience considered a strong plus. This role is strictly focused on law-and-motion and litigation support work and does not involve serving as attorney of record.

Job Responsibility

  • Draft and revise pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda
  • Conduct legal research and analysis related to civil litigation matters
  • Prepare written discovery responses and assist with discovery strategy
  • Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions, oppositions, and replies
  • Review case materials and provide litigation support to attorneys of record
  • Assist with legal analysis and strategy development on insurance defense cases, including auto and trucking matters
  • Collaborate with the internal legal team to meet deadlines and case needs

Requirements

  • Active California Bar admission in good standing
  • Background in civil litigation in California
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Experience drafting motions and handling substantive law-and-motion work
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating with attorneys of record
  • Comfortable supporting litigation matters without appearing in court or acting as attorney of record
  • Availability to work 20–40 hours per week, with flexibility based on workload

Nice to have

Insurance defense experience

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

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