Contract Mid-Senior IP Litigation Attorney (Remote)

DWTSurge Contract Mid-Senior IP Litigation Attorney

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a full-time contract attorney with litigation experience for engagement through the firm’s flexible and alternative-track attorney program, DWTSurge. This is a remote position. This position will work with the firm’s Technology practice group and will be dedicated to supporting commercial and IP litigation matters for the firm’s cutting-edge technology and financial institution clients.

Mid to senior level litigation attorneys with experience working with large institutional clients and who are seeking more flexibility in their practice 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 DWT clients.

This contract position will be full-time. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain on-going and there is a possibility of renewal for additional terms for successful candidates. We are looking for attorneys interested in flexible remote work 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 in a large law firm setting.
• Experience with commercial or IP litigation, particularly soft IP litigation, is a plus.
• Experience working for a top Am Law firm is a plus.
• Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MD, MN, MT, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation support, including discovery, managing document review, contributing to litigation strategies, drafting motions, and other processes necessary to support a trial-heavy practice.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High-level of responsiveness and client service abilities.
• Ability to work with DWT on an exclusive basis.
• Flexibility to work overtime, as needed.
• This position requires the ability to support 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.

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 (see below). This is a 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. 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 in CA, WA, DC, and NY is $110 - 150 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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 from traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession – can have, and can see, a path to success. We embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at https://www.dwt.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.

In order to support our effort to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive law firm, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email HumanResources_Confidential@dwt.com.