DWTSurge Client Program Specialist - or Washington DC

Position Overview

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a client program specialist for engagement through the firm's contract attorney and alternative staffing program, DWTSurge. This contract position will work with the Firm's litigation practice group to help support a high-volume of litigation cases, including small claims and arbitrations, for large institutional DWT clients. Candidates based in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia are preferred.

The selected candidate will assist with fact investigations and the legal defense of various demands, arbitrations, and litigation matters, including appearing in small claims courts as assigned by supervisors. Working collaboratively as part of a team of legal professionals, the candidate will support matters assigned by DWT on behalf of DWT clients. Responsibilities include direct communication with plaintiffs, responding to demand letters, and preparing for settlement conferences, arbitrations, and court appearances.

The role also requires travel to and appearances in small claims court on behalf of DWT clients.

• 1+ years of work experience, legal industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Residency in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC.
• Availability during East Coast business hours to ensure strong collaboration with other team members.
• Ability to and interest in appearing in court to handle small claims cases on behalf of a DWT client.
• Strong desire to learn the legal support skills necessary to perform the role.
• Previous public speaking experience is preferred.
• Ability and desire to travel as frequently as needed.
• High level of attention to detail with a view to thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain exceptional professionalism at all times.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Strong dedication to timeliness and logistical requirements for all court appearances.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology, software programs, and upgrades.
• Ability and willingness to communicate and handle stressful situations in a professional, calm, courteous manner.
• Availability to work full-time hours, averaging 37.5 hours/week, on an on-going basis. Willingness to work overtime hours as needed or requested.
• Ability to work remotely when not traveling for a court appearance or assignment.
• 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 staffing program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level. 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.

Salary Range:
The hourly range for this position in New York and Washington DC is $28-32/hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time contract staff may be eligible for medical benefits 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

California State and 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 Recruiter, Zo Melcher, at . 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.

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