Part-Time Law and Motion Attorney​/Law Clerk Project Remote

Part-Time Law and Motion Attorney/Law Clerk (1099 – Project-Based | Remote)

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Company Description

Pletcher Law, APC is dedicated to representing individuals throughout California in personal injury, employment law, and sexual abuse cases. In addition to direct client representation, Pletcher Law, APC partners with plaintiff-side firms across California to provide high-level support in:
Law and Motion Practice;
Discovery Motions / Motions to Compel;
Oppositions to Summary Judgment;
Writs & Appeals; and Appellate Briefing and Strategy.

Role Description

This is a part-time, project-based remote role for a Law and Motion Attorney. As a Law and Motion Attorney/Clerk, you will assist with drafting and supporting complex civil litigation motions. This role is ideal for a licensed attorney seeking flexible, remote work or a highly capable law student with demonstrated law-and-motion experience. The position is entirely remote and structured on a per-project basis.

Work product must meet California civil litigation standards and be ready for filing with minimal revision.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and Confer correspondence (pre- and post-filing)
• Motions to Compel (Discovery)
• Oppositions to Demurrers
• Oppositions to Motions to Strike
• Oppositions to Motions for Summary Judgment / Summary Adjudication
• Supporting memoranda, separate statements, and evidentiary outlines
• Legal research and citation checking using Westlaw or Lexis Nexis
• Ensuring compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure, Rules of Court, and applicable local rules

Required Qualifications

• Licensed California attorney or current law student (upper-division preferred)
• Strong understanding of California civil procedure
• Demonstrated experience with law-and-motion practice
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage discrete assignments
• Active access to Westlaw or Lexis Nexis (required)
• Reliable internet access and ability to work remotely

Law Student Applicants

Law students are encouraged to apply provided they:

• Can supply writing samples demonstrating motion practice or comparable analytical writing
• Can provide academic or professional references
• Have prior experience with civil litigation, externships, clinics, or clerkships involving motion work

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Employment law, personal injury, or civil rights background
• Prior experience drafting summary judgment oppositions
• Familiarity with California discovery statutes and motion practice strategy

Contractor Status

• Control their own schedule within agreed-upon deadlines
• Use their own legal research subscriptions
• Be paid per project or agreed hourly equivalent
• Not be eligible for employee benefits

Application Instructions

• Resume
• Writing sample (law-and-motion brief preferred)
• References
• Grades (required for law students)

• Internship

• Full-time

• Legal

• Law Practice