Contract CA Litigation Attorney

7-12 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

Job ID: 2019-1770
Job Function: Legal
Date Posted: February 25, 2019

Law Firm Seeking Contract CA Litigation Attorney (Remote)

Job Title: Contract Litigation Attorney (Remote)
Department: Litigation
Experience: 7-12 years
Salary: $120-$140 per hour
Location: Remote with occasional onsite work at Davis Wright Tremaine's California offices

The Opportunity:

- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a mid to senior level litigation attorney for engagement through the firm's flexible and alternative-track attorney program, DWTSurge.
- This is a hybrid role, with some work being performed remotely and some requiring onsite work at one of Davis Wright Tremaine's California offices.
- The attorney will be dedicated to supporting complaints and collection cases for a valued DWT client under the supervision of partners.
- This position requires bar admission and prior experience litigating in CA state court.
- Attorneys with prior experience from medium/large litigation firms, who are seeking hours that are more flexible, are encouraged to apply.
- This is a temporary contract position with potential for renewal on an ongoing basis for successful candidates.

Responsibilities:

- Handle a high volume of cases, including drafting, court appearances, some depositions, and witness preparation.
- Quickly grasp and retain the relevant facts of multiple cases.
- Manage timelines and communicate effectively with clients and other stakeholders while on deadlines.
- Learn or work within client accounting systems as needed to substantiate claims.
- Work closely with DWT partners as part of a collaborative team, providing high-value and interesting legal services on an ongoing basis to one or more clients.
- Utilize experience handling unfair competition claims under California's BPC 17200 statute.
- Utilize experience with Zoom and other business conference platforms.
- Utilize strong discovery and negotiation skills.
- Produce high-quality work with minimal supervision and direction.

Qualifications:

- 7-12 years of commercial litigation experience in a large law firm setting.
- Bar admission and physical presence in CA, with the ability to work on-site in the Firm's offices as needed.
- Availability to work an average of 25 hours per week, with flexibility to increase hours to no more than 40 hours per week or accommodate other fluctuations in workflow.
- Experience with Zoom and other business conference platforms.
- Experience handling a high volume of cases, including drafting, court appearances, some depositions, and witness preparation.
- Ability to quickly grasp and retain the relevant facts of multiple cases.
- Strong discovery and negotiation skills.
- Excellent writing skills, detail oriented, and the ability to produce high-quality work with minimal supervision and direction.
- Confidence in managing timelines and communicating effectively with clients and other stakeholders while on deadlines.
- Comfort in learning or working within client accounting systems as needed to substantiate claims.
- Demonstrated success working efficiently on the day to day requirements of high volume legal matters with similar fact patterns, as well as managing a high-volume of cases with a strategic and tactical perspective.

Compensation and Benefits:

- This is a temporary contract position managed by DWT's flexible attorney program, DWTSurge.
- Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level ($120-$140/hour).
- Attorneys may be eligible for medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, and paid sick leave.
- Additional benefits include First Stop Health Telemedicine, TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program, voluntary pet insurance, Milk Stork, Peloton App, and Headspace App.

How to Apply:

- To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, Mariah Watson, at .
- We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

About Davis Wright Tremaine LLP:

- An AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide.
- Relentlessly committed to client service.
- Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals - including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success.
- Request that candidates voluntarily provide demographic data for diversity, equity, and inclusion tracking purposes.
- Provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons.

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Medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, paid sick leave, telemedicine, employee assistance program, voluntary pet insurance, wellness benefits (Peloton app, Headspace app), virtual lactation consulting and breast milk shipping, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Securities Litigation, Contract Attorney, Contract Law, Remote Work, Flexible Schedule, Court Appearances, Legal Writing, Discovery, Negotiation, Client Communication, Bar Admission, California Bar, BPC 17200, Zoom, Telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

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Send resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, Mariah Watson, at . Third party submissions not accepted.

Qualification and Experience 7-12 years of commercial litigation experience in a large law firm setting, experience handling unfair competition claims under California's BPC 17200 statute, bar admission and physical presence in CA, availability to work an average of 25 hours per week, experience with Zoom and other business conference platforms, strong discovery and negotiation skills, excellent writing skills, detail oriented, ability to manage timelines and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, confidence in learning or working within client accounting systems, demonstrated success in managing high volume legal matters, strategic and tactical perspective.

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