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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a part-time litigation attorney for engagement through the firm’s flexible and alternative-track attorney program, DWTSurge. This position is fully remote and will work with the Firm’s litigation practice group, dedicated to supporting third-party subpoena requests and responses for a global DWT client. Washington bar admission is required. Attorneys with prior experience in-house from medium/large litigation firms or technology corporations, who are seeking more flexible hours, are encouraged to apply. In addition to flexibility, candidates can expect to work closely with DWT attorneys as part of a collaborative team, providing high-value legal services to clients. This contract position will be part-time, averaging 20-30 hours per week with a weekly maximum of 40 hours. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, there is potential to renew the contract position on an ongoing, yearlong basis for successful candidates. Attorneys would be joining a long-standing team of other contract attorneys who have developed successful, ongoing relationships with DWT attorneys and clients. The ideal candidate will have: 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal setting Experience responding to and negotiating third-party subpoenas Bar admission in WA Scalable, high volume, experience with an emphasis on representing large technology corporations (including ecommerce, consumer-facing companies, and/or retail) preferred Availability to work an average of 25 hours per week, with flexibility to increase hours, as needed Strong negotiation skills and client-relationship building skills Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction Confidence managing deadlines and effective communication with clients about deadlines Demonstrated success working on both high volume programmatic legal matters, and high-impact strategic complex litigation Please note that 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. This is a non-benefitted role. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm’s pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. Salary Range The hourly compensation rate for this role in CA, DC, NY, MD, and WA is $80 to $100 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. 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 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. 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. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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