Contract Attorney

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Posted Jun 20, 2026

Remote · US Part Time
Est. $70K – $95K/yr

Overview

This role involves ongoing contract attorney work focused on reviewing legal bills submitted by law firms to clients. It is well-suited for licensed attorneys with prior experience at large law firms seeking part-time, flexible, and lower-stress work. The position requires strong knowledge of legal billing practices, attention to detail, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Complete an online paid training course (estimated 8 to 12 hours)
  • Work approximately 15 to 25 hours per week
  • Analyze hourly legal bills for compliance with clients' Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines
  • Utilize proprietary software to perform billing review tasks
  • Identify excessive or non-compliant charges on legal bills
  • Verify accuracy of expenses and disbursements
  • Write clear, persuasive narratives explaining why charges are excessive or non-compliant
  • Complete assigned work within three business days
  • Participate in monthly review sessions with the operations team to improve analysis quality

Requirements

  • Licensed attorney based in the United States
  • Minimum 5 years of experience at a large law firm that bills clients hourly
  • Commitment to upholding high standards for compliant and ethical legal billing
  • Strong knowledge of legal work, law firm policies, and legal billing practices
  • High proficiency with computer software and emerging technologies
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Comfortable reviewing and analyzing large volumes of data and performing data entry
  • Healthy skepticism and critical thinking skills
  • Good tact and diplomacy; able to persuade effectively without being pushy
  • Clear, concise, and polished writing skills
  • Strong sense of ownership and pride in work, including thorough proofreading and quality control

Location

  • Must be a US-based licensed attorney

Compensation & Benefits

  • Paid training course
  • Part-time hours with flexible scheduling

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