Our client is seeking an experienced attorney to support institutional clients with high-volume subpoena requests and litigation responses. This remote contract opportunity combines hands-on matter management and direct client service with exposure to strategic complex litigation, while offering flexibility and a collaborative working relationship with the litigation team.
The Work
- Manage and support a high volume of third-party subpoena requests and related litigation responses for institutional clients, tracking multiple matters and competing deadlines.
- Draft and negotiate subpoena responses, applying sound judgment and clear legal analysis to meet discrete litigation objectives on short timelines.
- Communicate with clients about matter status and deadlines, building trusted working relationships through responsive, high-quality service.
- Coordinate closely with attorneys and support staff while independently producing polished work product with minimal supervision.
- Support scalable legal matters for large technology corporations, including ecommerce, consumer-facing, and retail businesses.
- Contribute to both programmatic legal work and 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 knowledge of litigation processes across multiple phases and the ability to manage a busy caseload with competing deadlines.
- Excellent legal drafting, written and oral advocacy, attention to detail, and client communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills and a record of building effective client relationships and delivering responsive service.
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment while collaborating effectively with lawyers and support staff.
- Residency and active bar admission in an eligible jurisdiction—AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV—and active bar admission in a state where the client maintains an office; Pennsylvania eligibility is jurisdiction-specific.
- Availability to work remotely, primarily on West Coast business hours, for an average of 30–35 hours weekly, with flexibility to increase hours as needed.
Why Consider It
This role offers remote work and a steady flow of substantive matters, with an average commitment of 30–35 hours per week and the possibility of additional hours up to 40.
The initial six-month engagement is expected to remain relatively steady, with a strong possibility of renewal for successful candidates interested in a longer-term working relationship.
You will collaborate closely with the litigation team, serve institutional clients, and handle a mix of high-volume legal work and strategic complex litigation.
Compensation & Benefits
California compensation is $100–$125 per hour, adjusted for experience and other job-related factors; some benefits may be available.
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.