Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a litigation attorney to support counterfeit and intellectual property enforcement matters through the firm’s contract attorney and alternative staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected attorney will support DWT’s litigation practice group, focusing on IP enforcement, consumer protection, and unfair competition litigation matters for a global client. While the role is remote, attorneys must hold active bar admission in their state of residence and a state where DWT maintains an office. Attorneys with prior experience in-house or mid-to-large size firms are encouraged to apply. Experience representing technology clients is a plus, but not required. Candidates will work closely with DWT attorneys and other contract attorneys as part of a collaborative team supporting sophisticated client matters in a flexible, remote environment. This reduced-hours position averages approximately 30 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours based on business needs. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain relatively steady and there is a strong possibility of renewal for successful candidates. We are seeking attorneys interested in establishing a long-term working relationship with the firm.
The ideal candidate will have:- 5+ years of litigation experience in a mid-sized or large law firm and/or with large institutional clients.
- Experience with IP enforcement, consumer protection, counterfeit goods, or unfair competition litigation is preferred but not required.
- Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA*, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, and WV and active bar admission in a state where DWT maintains an office. (*Jurisdiction specific)
- Strong briefing skills and the ability to conduct substantive research.
- Ability to work exclusively with DWT during the engagement.
- Flexibility to increase work hours, as needed.
- Ability to work primarily during West Coast business hours.
- Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high-quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.
Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible attorney and professional staff program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. 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 and staff opportunities.
Salary RangeThe hourly range for this position in CA, IL, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, and WDC is $100 to $120 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 firmTELUS 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 AppHeadspace AppCALIFORNIA STATE AND WASHINGTON STATEPaid 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 nine 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. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei.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. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), 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. To review our Anti-Harassment Policy, click on this URL, https://www.dwt.com/-/media/files/policyagainstharassmentdiscrimination.pdf?la=en&hash=66A1B0095748A5E76B0B8A00773F5246.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@dwt.com.
