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Pletcher Law, APC

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

Pletcher Law, APC, Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91362

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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 LexisNexis

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 LexisNexis (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)

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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