Litigation Attorney

Title: Litigation Attorney

Seattle, Washington

Legal & Compliance

acuteContractor

$ 65 - $ 85 / Hour

Job Description:

Location: Remote - West Coast Preferred (WA, OR, CA)
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $65-$85/hr.
Employment Type: Contract (Estimated 6-month engagement with potential extension)
 
Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a national law firm who is seeking an experienced Contract Litigation Attorney to join their team for a long-term, remote assignment. This role will support complex litigation matters, with additional exposure to bankruptcy-related disputes, financial institutions and services litigation, white collar defense, investigations, and matters involving alleged Ponzi schemes and fraudulent transfers.
 
This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in the Seattle area or elsewhere on the West Coast. Candidates must reside in and be actively barred in the same state.
 
The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of litigation experience and be capable of stepping into an active caseload with minimal training or oversight. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to confidently discuss case strategy, strengths, weaknesses, and settlement considerations with partners.
 
Responsibilities:

• Draft complaints, demand letters, discovery requests and responses, and motions to compel
• Analyze case strategy and communicate merits, risks, and settlement considerations with partners
• Negotiate settlements and advance arguments in support of client positions
• Assist with deposition preparation, including drafting deposition outlines and organizing supporting materials
• Manage litigation matters efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Utilize AI tools and technology to support workflow and case management efforts

 
Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation experience required
• Must reside in and be actively barred in the same state (WA, OR, or CA preferred)
• Experience with bankruptcy court, Ponzi scheme litigation, financial institutions/services litigation, white collar defense, and investigations is a plus
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running with limited hand holding
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Comfortable communicating with partners regarding litigation strategy and case evaluation
• Deposition preparation experience required
• Open to incorporating AI tools into daily workflow and case management processes

Benefits:
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $65.00 to $85.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.