Description:
An American Business and Litigation Law Firm is seeking a part-time mid-level contract attorney with experience handling IP or commercial litigation for engagement through the firm's flexible and alternative-track attorney program, An American Business and Litigation Law Firm. This position can be fully remote, but there is a preference for candidates in the Los Angeles area who have flexibility to work on-site on an occasional, as-needed basis. This position will work with the firm's Technology practice group and will be dedicated to supporting IP litigation matters for An American Business and Litigation Law Firm clients.This contract position will be part-time, with an anticipated average of 25 hours of work per week. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain relatively steady and there is a possibility of renewal for additional terms for successful candidates. We are looking for attorneys interested in part-time, flexible, and remote work, and who seek to establish a long-term arrangement working with DWT on an exclusive basis. Candidates located and barred in California are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of litigation experience in a large law firm setting while representing corporate clients.
- Experience with all types of IP litigation, including patent, trademark and copyright, with an emphasis on soft IP skills.
- Experience at a top Am Law firm is preferred.
- Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC.
- For candidates in the Los Angeles, CA area, flexibility to work on-site in the firm's office, as needed, is preferred.
- Experience managing and performing discovery and e-discovery tasks.
- Close attention to detail, with the ability to catch errors and produce high-quality work-product with minimal supervision.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with DWT on an exclusive basis.
- Flexibility to potentially increase hours, as needed.
- For candidates who are based in other states and time zones, this position requires supporting Pacific Time Zone business hours while working remotely.
- Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to produce high quality work-product in a high-volume practice.
