Our AmLaw client is seeking an experienced litigator to support sophisticated enforcement matters for a global client. This remote, reduced-hours contract offers meaningful responsibility across counterfeit goods, consumer protection, and unfair competition litigation, working closely with firm attorneys and a collaborative contract-attorney team.
The Work
- Support intellectual property enforcement litigation involving counterfeit goods and related disputes for a global client.
- Conduct substantive legal research and develop clear, persuasive briefing for active litigation matters.
- Prepare high-quality written work product with minimal supervision, taking ownership of assignments from research through delivery.
- Work collaboratively with firm attorneys and other contract attorneys to advance client matters and coordinate case support.
- Contribute to consumer protection and unfair competition litigation, with technology-client matters possible but not required.
- Work an average of approximately 30 hours per week, primarily during West Coast business hours, with flexibility to increase hours when business needs require it.
What You Bring
- At least five years of litigation experience, preferably at a mid-sized or large law firm and/or representing large institutional clients.
- Experience in IP enforcement, counterfeit goods, consumer protection, or unfair competition litigation is preferred, but not required.
- Strong briefing and substantive legal research skills.
- Excellent writing, close attention to detail, and the ability to produce polished work with minimal direction.
- Active bar admission in the state of residence and in a state where the client maintains an office; candidates must reside in and be actively admitted in an eligible jurisdiction: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA (jurisdiction-specific), TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV.
- Ability to work exclusively with the client during the engagement and primarily during West Coast business hours.
- Flexibility to increase working hours as business needs arise.
Why Consider It
This remote opportunity combines sophisticated client-facing litigation support with a reduced schedule averaging about 30 hours per week.
The initial six-month engagement is expected to remain relatively steady, with a strong possibility of renewal for successful attorneys interested in building a longer-term working relationship.
Compensation & Benefits
The role is benefits-eligible, and California hourly compensation is $100–$120, adjusted for experience and other job-related factors.
Benefits include telemedicine, an employee assistance program, and wellness resources.
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.