Our client is seeking a detail-oriented legal professional to support arbitration matters for institutional clients as part of a litigation practice. This remote contract role combines matter coordination, process organization, deadline tracking, and client communication, with work scheduled around West Coast business hours.
The Work
- Coordinate matter management for arbitration matters, helping attorneys, paralegals, and client program teams organize workflows and keep assignments progressing.
- Serve as a liaison to the client, providing responsive communication and helping coordinate information and deliverables across the matter team.
- Input and track deadlines and deliverables, monitor time-sensitive priorities, and support process-flow organization across multiple assignments.
- Run conflict checks and maintain knowledge management resources used by the teams supporting client matters.
- Provide administrative and technical coordination, and record billable time for client matters when directed by supervising attorneys and staff.
What You Bring
- At least two years of legal experience; experience in a law firm environment and/or supporting technology clients is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple projects and handle confidential materials with sound judgment.
- Clear, responsive written and verbal communication in English, with strong client-service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to balance competing time-sensitive priorities calmly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and OneNote; familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, HighQ, Azure DevOps, or SharePoint is preferred.
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently.
- Availability for remote work averaging 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility as weekly hours may fluctuate and ability to support Pacific Time business hours.
- Candidates must reside in an eligible state: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, or Washington, D.C.; Pennsylvania eligibility is jurisdiction-specific.
Why Consider It
This role offers hands-on exposure to arbitration matter support for institutional clients, with meaningful coordination responsibilities and direct client liaison work.
The position is remote and anticipates an average of 37.5 hours per week, although hours may vary and a weekly minimum is not guaranteed.
The initial six-month contract has potential for renewal, but renewal is not guaranteed.
Compensation & Benefits
Washington hourly compensation is $28–$33, adjusted for experience and job-related factors, and the position is eligible for benefits including telemedicine, an employee assistance program, voluntary pet insurance, lactation support, and wellness benefits.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.