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City of New York

Staff Counsel

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

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City of New York

Staff Counsel

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

DCWP also provides essential services such as free tax preparation and financial counseling to ... litigation on behalf of freelancers against repeat violators. Under all laws we enforce, OLPS ...

City of New York

Staff Counsel

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

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Peggy Browning Fund

Staff Counsel

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$83 - $95.45/hr

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City of New York

Staff Counsel

Manhattan, NY · On-site

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Solomon Page

Paralegal

East White Plains, NY · On-site

$60K/yr

Monitor the status of cases assigned to outside counsel and follow up on litigation progress ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

Solomon Page

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El Segundo, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigator with exceptional analytical, writing, and ... Communicate with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses * Develop case strategy ...

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Contract-based DC Federal Litigation / Employment Attorney (Of Counsel) Opportunity - 5+ Hours/Week

Washington, DC • On-site

The Freelance Firm
Legal Services • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about The Freelance Firmexternal

$90/hr

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Re-posted 29 days ago

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Welcome to The Freelance Firm!
We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.
Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated DC-licensed Attorney to provide of counsel / local counsel support for federal court matters.
Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 5+ hours per week.
Attorney Responsibilities:
  • Serve as of counsel / local counsel for matters in DC Federal Court
  • Assist with managing active litigation matters
  • Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
  • Support case strategy and development
  • Make court appearances as needed
  • Collaborate with lead counsel and legal teams on case progression
Attorney Requirements:
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Washington, DC
  • Experience appearing in or supporting matters in Federal Court
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Experience with general federal litigation

Preferred Experience:
  • Employment law, including whistleblower retaliation matters
  • General civil litigation with a federal court background
  • Administrative law experience
  • Government procurement / government contracts experience

Our Attorney pay rate starts at $90/hour.
We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!
Please respond with your resume and we will contact you in the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.
Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.
Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.comto learn more about us and the services we provide!

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