Our client is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to support a substantial docket of disputes for large institutional clients. This remote contract opportunity combines hands-on case ownership, direct stakeholder contact, and flexibility to work full-time or part-time while primarily supporting West Coast hours.
The Work
- Manage a high volume of commercial litigation matters, including arbitrations, demand letters, small claims cases, pre-litigation disputes, and other disputes for large institutional clients.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other persuasive written work product, translating legal research into clear, meaningful arguments.
- Work directly with client teams, arbitrators, opposing counsel, counterparties, and other stakeholders to advance matters and represent client interests in discussions and meet-and-confers.
- Track multiple matters and competing deadlines, maintaining organized case management and meeting both substantive and administrative requirements.
- Exercise independent judgment and work with limited supervision while collaborating with attorneys and support staff to meet litigation objectives on short timelines.
What You Bring
- At least five years of litigation experience, with specific experience in arbitrations or small claims matters, in a mid-sized or large law firm and/or for large institutional clients.
- Strong legal drafting skills, including experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery, or comparable litigation work product.
- Ability to represent client interests in communications and meet-and-confers with opposing counsel and other stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written advocacy, with the ability to distill research into persuasive, high-quality work product.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, and case-management skills across matters with competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment and collaborate effectively with lawyers and support staff.
- Remote work capability and availability to support primarily West Coast hours; part-time candidates must be available at least 20 hours weekly, and full-time candidates at least 30 and no more than 40 hours weekly.
- Residence and active bar admission in AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, Washington, DC, or WV, plus active bar admission in a state where the client maintains an office.
Why Consider It
This role offers meaningful responsibility for a steady stream of institutional-client disputes, with direct interaction with client teams, arbitrators, and opposing counsel.
The remote arrangement and full-time or part-time options provide flexibility, and the initial six-month engagement has a strong possibility of renewal for successful candidates.
The Washington, DC hourly range is $100–$120, adjusted for experience and other job-related factors.
The position is benefits-eligible and offers close collaboration with the client’s litigation attorneys.
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.