Overview
This role involves contract engagements supporting in-house and law firm clients with complex commercial litigation matters. The position is remote and requires strong pretrial capabilities, including discovery work, legal research and writing, and extensive experience preparing legal pleadings, motions, and statements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and respond to discovery
- Perform legal research and writing
- Prepare legal pleadings, motions, and statements
- Handle complex commercial litigation matters with the ability to work with limited supervision
Requirements
- 4+ years of complex commercial litigation experience
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Excellent academic credentials
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing
- Outstanding references
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working at a full-service AmLaw 200 firm or a sophisticated litigation boutique
Position Details
- Type of role: Contract Engagement
- Schedule: Flexible (full-time, part-time, or anywhere in-between)
- Location: Remote
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: Annualized pay for this contract position ranges from $120,000 to $200,000 when calculated on a full-time basis
- Benefits: Contract professionals are usually W2 employees and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week
- Additional benefits (when benefits-eligible):
- Complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D
- Qualified 401k plan
- CLE and Professional Expense stipend
- Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate can affect the client bill rate and candidate competitiveness)
Confidentiality
The employer will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Location
Remote