Remote, Contract-based West Virginia Plaintiff's Employment Law Attorney Opportunity - 10+ Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC • Morgantown, WV

2d • Remote

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 for client law firms. Due to increased demand, they are interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated West Virginia Plaintiff's Employment Law Attorney. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week. The pay rate starts at $80/hour.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of West Virginia
• Located in North or Central West Virginia, preferably in or near the Morgantown area
• Minimum of 5+ years of plaintiff-side employment law experience
• Experience handling wrongful termination and other employment-related claims
• Comfortable providing both in-person and virtual hearing/deposition coverage
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Experience with case review, litigation strategy, and case management
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines
• Self-starter who can work independently

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person coverage for hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings as needed
• Provide virtual hearing and deposition coverage when required
• Review employment law case files and assist with case strategy
• Support wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and other plaintiff-side employment matters
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and other employment law documents
• Assist with case management and help move matters forward efficiently
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to support ongoing litigation matters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed