Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a mid to senior-level litigation attorney for engagement through DWTSurge, the firm’s alternative staffing program. The attorney will assist the litigation group and will be dedicated to supporting litigation and arbitration matters for a large corporate client. The attorney will assist with case management, attend remote hearings on a weekly basis, draft briefings using templates, make settlement recommendations, and communicate regularly with the client. Candidates should be able to operate with a high level of independence, possess strong client service abilities, and exercise good judgment as part of a highly collaborative team. Experience litigating and handling hearings independently is required. This is a contract position for a specified term that will start on a part-time basis, starting with an average of 20-30 hours, with the potential to increase to an average of 30-40 hours after a trial and training period. The volume and hours of work may fluctuate week to week, so we are interested in candidates who can be flexible about their hours of work and availability. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain relatively steady and ongoing, so there is a strong possibility of renewal for additional terms for successful candidates. We are looking for attorneys who seek to establish a long-term arrangement working with DWT on an exclusive basis. The ideal candidate will have: 5+ years of litigation experience with a mid-sized or large law firm, supporting large institutional clients Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC Experience attending and managing hearings without close supervision or instruction Experience interfacing directly with large institutional clients Excellent legal drafting and communication skills, including oral and written advocacy Ability to prepare for hearings independently, and also as part of a larger team Strong attention to detail Strong ability to represent the client and the firm when conferring with various stakeholders A high level of interest in litigating cases and responsiveness to changing priorities Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, given the high-volume of matters that this position will handle Please note that this is a contract position managed by DWT’s flexible attorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities. Salary Range The hourly range for this position is $90 to $125 per/hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Part-time contract attorneys may be eligible for 401(k), and paid sick leave. Once the attorney’s hours increase to over 29 hours per week on average, medical benefits will also be provided. Additional benefits include: First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with 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 WASHINGTON STATE Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, Mariah Watson, at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity. We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed 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’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - central to who we are and what we do. Our 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. In order to support this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide the following demographic data for your candidate. 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