Attorney​/Lawyer

Contract Litigation Associate

A boutique New York-based law firm is seeking contract litigation associates with 3+ years of experience to support its growing caseload in administrative law and guardianship matters. This is a fully remote opportunity with strong potential to convert to a permanent role.

Key Role Information

• Remote:
  Work from anywhere within approved jurisdictions
• Hours:
  
  40 hours/week;
  Monday–Friday, EST business hours
• Pay: $55–$70/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity

Key Requirements

• Active bar admission (in good standing) in New York
• 3+ years of litigation experience, ideally with exposure to administrative law, estates, or surrogacy proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Research:
  Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law to support litigation strategy
• Drafting:
  Prepare pleadings, motions, letters, and other legal documents
• Client Communication:
  Respond to client inquiries and provide updates with professionalism and clarity
• Litigation Prep:
  Assist with case preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing for hearings
• Letter Writing:
  Draft correspondence to courts, clients, and opposing counsel
• Volume Work:
  Manage a high-volume caseload with efficiency and attention to detail
• Discovery:
  Limited; this role is not discovery heavy