Job Title: Transactional Litigation Attorney
Location: Remote within eligible U.S. jurisdictions (listed below); Central or Eastern time zones preferred
Schedule: 30-40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $70-$100/hr. DOE
Employment Type: Contract, anticipated to last 6 months with potential for extension
Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a national law firm to identify a Transactional Litigation Attorney for a fully remote, long-term contract opportunity. This attorney will support complex business and commercial disputes, including matters arising from business transactions and commercial contracts. The ideal candidate takes initiative, works independently, and exercises sound judgment about when to ask questions or seek guidance.
Candidates must reside in and hold an active bar license in the same eligible jurisdiction listed below. Concurrent employment or outside client work is not permitted during the assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and draft briefs and other litigation filings
- Assist with discovery, including drafting and reviewing requests and responses
- Prepare deposition outlines, exhibits, and other materials for attorneys conducting depositions
- Assist with trial preparation, including reviewing case materials and preparing exhibits and pretrial filings
- Manage assignments and deadlines and communicate progress to the litigation team
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Current residence and active bar admission in the same eligible jurisdiction. Eligible jurisdictions are CA, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, and WA
- At least four years of attorney experience handling complex transactional litigation. Experience with commercial contract disputes or business litigation is especially relevant
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Availability to work 30–40 hours per week during Eastern Time business hours and commit exclusively to the assignment for its duration
- Experience with corporate or entity litigation, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate governance claims, breach of contract, or commercial fraud is a plus
- Delaware litigation experience is strongly preferred
Benefits:
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $70.00 to $100.00 per hour
Search managed by: Keaton Anderson
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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