DavisWright Tremaine LLP is seeking a mid to senior level litigation attorney forengagement through the firm’s flexible and alternative-track attorney program,DWTSurge. This position is a hybrid role. Some of the work may be performedremotely, but the position may also require some onsite work at one of DavisWright Tremaine’s California offices and appearing in California state court orarbitration as needed. This position will support the Firm’s litigationpractice group and will be dedicated to supporting complaints and collectioncases for a valued DWT client under the supervision of partners. California baradmission and prior experience litigating in CA state court is required. Attorneyswith prior experience from medium/large litigation firms, who are seeking hoursthat are more flexible, are encouraged to apply. In addition to flexibility,candidates can expect to work closely with DWT partners as part of acollaborative team, providing high-value and interesting legal services on anongoing basis to one or more clients. Thiscontract position will be part-time during the initial training and ramp upperiod. We anticipate an increase inhours to full-time hours once the schedule ramps up as new lawsuit are filed,however hours may fluctuate from week to week. We anticipate 25 hoursinitially, and up to but no more than 40 hours/week during peak times. Whilethe engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, there is potential torenew the contract position on an ongoing basis for successful candidates. Theideal candidate will have: · 7-12years of commercial litigation experience in a large law firm setting · Experience handling unfair competition claimsunder California’s BPC 17200 statute · Bar admission and physical presence inCA, with the ability to work on-site in the Firm’s offices as needed · Availability to work an average of 25hours per week, with flexibility to increase hours to no more than 40 hours perweek or accommodate other fluctuations in workflow · Experience with Zoom and other businessconference platforms · Experience handling a high volumeof cases, including drafting, court appearances, some depositions, andwitness preparation · Ability to quickly grasp and retain therelevant 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 anddirection · Confidence in managing timelines andcommunicating effectively with clients and other stakeholders while ondeadlines. · Comfort in learning or working withinclient accounting systems as needed to substantiate claims · Demonstrated success working efficientlyon the day to day requirements of high volume legal matters with similar factpatterns, as well as managing a high-volume of cases with a strategic andtactical perspective. Pleasenote that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexibleattorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis,commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). We are interested incandidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous,high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested ina more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page forlateral opportunities. SalaryRange Thehourly range for this position is $120 to $140 per/hour. Actual pay will beadjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and otherjob-related factors permitted by law. Attorneys may be eligible for medical benefits,401(k) contributions, and paid sick leave. Additionalbenefits include: · First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speakwith a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm · TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program:Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing · Voluntary Pet Insurance · Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting,breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm · Wellness Benefits: · Peloton App · Headspace App Toapply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, MariahWatson, at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third partysubmissions for this opportunity. Weare an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlesslycommitted to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment.At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’swork and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipatingtheir needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what mattersmost to them. DavisWright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out thebest of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong andlasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. Diversity,equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - centralto who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where alltalented individuals - including those who are traditionally underrepresentedin the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success. In order tosupport this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide the followingdemographic data for your candidate. All self-reported demographic informationis stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy andsecurity policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the TalentAcquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiringdecision-makers. DavisWright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them tocomplete the application or recruiting process and for employees who needreasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positionsdue to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to requestaccommodation during the application or recruiting process, please emailhumanresources_confidential@dwt.com.