Our client is seeking an experienced litigator to support institutional clients on a steady stream of third-party subpoenas and litigation responses. This remote contract position offers substantial responsibility, close collaboration with firm attorneys, and work that can span high-volume legal matters and strategic litigation.
The Work
- Manage and respond to a high volume of third-party subpoenas and related litigation requests for institutional clients, tracking multiple matters and competing deadlines.
- Evaluate subpoena requests, develop response strategies, and negotiate with requesting parties to address client needs and meet applicable deadlines.
- Communicate with clients about matter status, timing, and deadlines while delivering responsive, high-quality legal work product.
- Coordinate with firm attorneys and support staff to advance defined litigation objectives, working independently while collaborating across the team.
- Support clients in technology and related sectors, including ecommerce, consumer-facing businesses, and retail, where experience in those industries is preferred.
- Contribute to both programmatic, high-volume legal response work and support for high-impact strategic complex litigation.
What You Bring
- At least five years of litigation experience at a mid-sized or large law firm and/or representing large institutional clients.
- Demonstrated experience responding to and negotiating third-party subpoenas.
- Strong legal drafting, written and oral advocacy, negotiation, and client-relationship skills.
- Excellent organization and case-management abilities, including confidence handling multiple matters and communicating clearly about deadlines.
- Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively with lawyers and support staff.
- Experience handling scalable, high-volume matters for large technology companies, including ecommerce, consumer-facing, or retail businesses, is preferred.
- Active bar admission in the state of residence and in a jurisdiction where the client maintains an office; candidates must reside in and be admitted in an eligible jurisdiction: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA (subject to jurisdiction-specific requirements), TN, TX, VA, WA, Washington, D.C., or WV.
- Availability for an average of 30–35 hours per week, with flexibility to work up to 40 hours as needed, and ability to support West Coast business hours remotely.
Why Consider It
This engagement offers a remote work arrangement and an average schedule of 30–35 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to 40 hours as needed.
The initial contract term is six months, and the work is expected to remain relatively steady, with a high possibility of renewal for successful candidates.
You will work closely with firm attorneys on meaningful client matters, balancing high-volume response work with strategic litigation support.
The Washington hourly range is $100–$125, adjusted for experience and other job-related factors.
The position may be eligible for some benefits, including telemedicine, an employee assistance program, voluntary pet insurance, lactation support, and wellness apps.
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.