Our client is seeking an experienced attorney to support institutional clients with high-volume subpoena requests and litigation responses. This remote contract role is open to eligible attorneys residing in Anchorage and other specified jurisdictions, with work primarily aligned to West Coast business hours.
The Work
- Manage a high volume of third-party subpoena requests and litigation responses for institutional clients, organizing matters and moving assignments forward within short deadlines.
- Review, draft, and negotiate responses to third-party subpoenas, exercising sound judgment on discrete matters and working with limited supervision.
- Track multiple matters with competing deadlines and communicate clearly with clients about timing, responsiveness, and next steps.
- Work closely with attorneys and support staff to meet litigation objectives and deliver high-quality client service.
- Support both recurring, programmatic legal matters and high-impact strategic complex litigation; experience serving large technology, ecommerce, consumer-facing, or retail companies is especially relevant.
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 and communication skills, including written and oral advocacy.
- Excellent organization and case-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple matters and competing deadlines.
- Sound judgment and the ability to produce high-quality work with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with lawyers and support staff.
- Strong negotiation, client-relationship, responsiveness, and client-service skills.
- Experience with high-volume matters and large technology corporations, including ecommerce, consumer-facing, or retail companies, is preferred.
- Residence and active bar admission in an eligible jurisdiction, plus active bar admission in a state where the client maintains an office; availability to average 30–35 hours weekly, increase hours as needed up to 40, and primarily work West Coast hours.
Why Consider It
This remote contract engagement combines meaningful ownership of high-volume client matters with close collaboration alongside attorneys and support staff.
The expected workload averages 30–35 hours per week, with room to increase to 40 hours as needed.
The initial term is six months, and the work is anticipated to remain steady, with a high possibility of renewal for successful candidates.
The position may be eligible for some 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.