Junior Litigation Attorney (Remote - CA)

Junior Litigation Attorney (Remote - CA)

Location Van Nuys, CA 91411 Date Posted July 07, 2026 Job ID 15011 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Legal Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Junior Litigation Attorney on behalf of an innovative plaintiff-side employment law firm. The firm offers a technology-driven, team-oriented environment where attorneys can develop their litigation skills while contributing to high-quality client outcomes.

This position is fully remote and available to candidates located anywhere in California.

Key Responsibilities

• Appear on behalf of attorneys at court hearings, case management conferences, arbitration proceedings, and depositions throughout California.
• Prepare for hearings and appearances by reviewing case files and communicating outcomes to the responsible attorney.
• Review pleadings, complaints, discovery requests and responses, meet and confer correspondence, and other litigation documents for accuracy, completeness, and strategic considerations.
• Assist with legal research, drafting, and revising motions, including discovery-related motions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure efficient case progression.
• Utilize legal technology and AI-powered tools to prioritize work, manage deadlines, and support a high-volume litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission and good standing.
• 1-3 years civil litigation experience; employment law experience is preferred.
• Comfortable handling court appearances, arbitration proceedings, and depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and issue-spotting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Comfortable utilizing technology and AI-assisted legal tools to improve efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $125,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work environment within California.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and career advancement.
• Collaborative, technology-driven culture focused on efficiency, innovation, and professional development.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.