Our AmLaw 100 client is seeking an experienced attorney to support institutional clients with high-volume subpoena requests and litigation responses. This remote contract engagement combines recurring programmatic work with complex strategic matters, close collaboration with attorneys, and the flexibility to work primarily West Coast hours.
The Work
- Manage and support a high volume of third-party subpoena requests and related litigation responses for institutional clients.
- Assess subpoena demands, develop response approaches, and negotiate with third parties to address client needs.
- Coordinate multiple matters with competing deadlines, maintain strong case management, and communicate clearly with clients about timing and developments.
- Contribute to both programmatic legal work and high-impact strategic complex litigation, applying sound judgment and producing high-quality work with minimal supervision.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff to deliver defined litigation objectives on short timelines.
- Support matters involving large technology corporations, including ecommerce, consumer-facing, and retail companies.
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.
- Experience across litigation phases, including the ability to support both high-volume programmatic matters and complex strategic litigation.
- Strong legal writing, drafting, oral and written advocacy, and attention to detail.
- Excellent negotiation, client relationship-building, responsiveness, and client-service skills.
- Strong organizational and case management abilities, including confidence managing deadlines and communicating about them.
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment while collaborating effectively with lawyers and support staff.
- Residence and active bar admission in one of these states: 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; active bar admission in a state where the client maintains an office is also required.
- Availability for an average of 30–35 hours per week, with flexibility to increase to as many as 40 hours as needed, and ability to work remotely primarily on West Coast hours.
Why Consider It
This remote engagement offers a blend of recurring client work and complex strategic litigation, with meaningful responsibility for managing matters, negotiating subpoena responses, and communicating with institutional clients.
The schedule averages 30–35 hours weekly, with the possibility of additional hours up to 40 as needed.
The initial six-month term has a strong possibility of renewal for successful candidates, and the client is interested in building a longer-term working relationship.
The listed hourly range in Oregon is $100–$125, adjusted for experience and other permitted 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.