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California Defense Litigation Attorney (Permanent/Remote)

Latitude Legal
PART_TIME Remote · US California, Santa Clara, US USD 165000–215000 / month Posted: 2026-05-12 Until: 2026-07-11
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Job Description
Latitude is seeking a civil defense litigation lawyer barred in California to join a national law firm with offices near San Francisco, CA on a full-time, permanent basis. Interested candidates should have at least 7 years of experience handling personal injury defense litigation. Excellent academic credentials, written and oral advocacy skills are a must. Prior trial experience is a plus, but not required. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in California. This is a remote position but candidates should live in California to attend court appearances and depositions as needed. Requirements For The California Defense Litigation Attorney (Permanent/Remote) 7+ years of civil defense litigation experience, specifically personal injury defense Licensed to practice and in good standing in California J.D. from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional law firm setting Excellent written and oral advocacy skills Position Details Of The California Defense Litigation Attorney (Permanent/Remote) Type of Role: Permanent Schedule: Full-time Location: Remote (must reside in California) Compensation Pay: The salary range for this role is $165,000 to $215,000. This position is also eligible for bonuses and equity compensation. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies. Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys . Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office. Permanent Positions Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. Faq Q: What other legal jobs do you have? A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/ Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position? A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualifie