Remote, Contract-based Family Law Attorney Opportunity - 0–5 Hours/Week (Research & Drafting)
About The Position
The Freelance Firm is a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals providing remote, on-demand support for legal projects. They are seeking a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Family Law Attorney to provide high-level legal research and drafting support. This is a fully remote position with an anticipated workload of approximately 0-5 hours per week. While the client is based in New Mexico, New Mexico licensure is not required. A California-licensed attorney is preferred, but attorneys licensed in other U.S. jurisdictions with strong family law experience are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- California licensure preferred, but not required
- Minimum of 5+ years of family law experience
- Exceptional legal research and persuasive legal writing skills
- Extensive experience drafting substantive family law pleadings and motions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- FastCase experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Conduct substantive legal research on complex family law issues
- Draft high-quality motions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
- Assist with legal analysis and case strategy
- Review case files and supporting documentation
- Provide back-end litigation support to the firm's attorneys
- Deliver accurate, well-reasoned work product within established deadlines
- Collaborate with the firm's legal team on family law matters
Benefits
- Fully remote position
- Approximately 0–5 hours per week with the opportunity for ongoing assignments
- Focus on substantive legal research and high-level drafting
- Work directly with an established six-attorney law firm
- Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with the client through consistent, high-quality work
- Pay rate starts at $80/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
