Contract Attorney: Paid Legal Services

Overview

A legal services program is seeking licensed attorneys to provide remote legal services to members through an established online platform. This independent contractor role offers flexibility to select engagements aligned with your practice areas and availability. The organization handles client intake, administrative tasks, and payment processing, allowing you to focus solely on delivering legal services.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services remotely to clients assigned based on your licensed jurisdiction and practice areas.
• Deliver legal consultations, document review and drafting, contract work, business matters, estate planning, consumer issues, and other general legal services.
• Respond to legal questions through brief written answers via the platform's "Ask a Legal Pro" service.
• Conduct 20-minute live consultations with clients by phone or video conference as scheduled through the platform.
• Collaborate virtually with clients at mutually convenient times.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state, in good standing with no prior public disciplinary actions.
• Minimum of 1 year of practical experience advising individuals and businesses in your area of expertise.
• Maintain professional liability insurance as required by the program's Terms of Service.
• Strong verbal communication skills for effective client consultations.
• Comfort with technology and ability to quickly learn and use online tools to enhance client experience.
• Customer-focused mindset with dedication to ensuring client satisfaction.

Preferred Practice Areas

• Landlord/Tenant Law
• Employment Law
• Corporate Law
• Contracts and Business Transactions
• Real Estate Law
• Family Law
• Finance

Compensation & Benefits

• Independent contractor position with paid engagements.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to accept or decline legal service requests.
• No fees or charges to participate; you may discontinue at any time.
• Administrative support including client intake, invoicing, and payment collection.

Location

• Remote work; must be licensed to practice in the jurisdiction(s) where services are provided.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Veterans and military spouses are especially encouraged to apply.

All applicant information will be kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.