Contract IP Enforcement Attorney
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a contract attorney with experience handling IP enforcement and unfair competition litigation for engagement through the firm’s flexible and alternative-track attorney program, DWTSurge. This position is fully remote. This position will work with the Firm’s litigation practice group and will be dedicated to supporting IP enforcement, consumer protection, and unfair competition litigation matters for a global DWT client.
This contract position will be 25 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing to 40 hours per week. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain relatively steady and there is a possibility of renewal for additional terms for successful candidates. We are looking for attorneys interested in flexible, remote work, and 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 and representing corporate clients.
- Experience with IP, consumer protection, and/or unfair competition litigation would be helpful but is not required.
- Experience working for a top Am Law firm preferred.
- Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC.
- Close attention to detail, with the ability to catch errors and proofread complex documents.
- Strong briefing skills and the ability to conduct substantive research.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with DWT on an exclusive basis.
- Flexibility to increase work hours, as needed.
- Ability to support west coast 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). 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 compensation rate for this role in CA, WA, DC, and New York is $90 to $110 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, 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:
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.
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.
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_Confidential@dwt.com.wt.com.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $90.00 - $110.00 per hour
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold active bar admission in the state where you reside?
Work Location: Remote
