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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time discovery attorney in the United States is $108,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Discovery Attorney vs Part Time Litigation Paralegal?

AspectPart Time Discovery AttorneyPart Time Litigation Paralegal
CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), licensed attorneyParalegal certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, or government agenciesLaw firms, legal departments, or court settings
Job FocusLegal analysis, discovery process, legal researchDocument preparation, case organization, administrative support
Common UsageHandling legal discovery, drafting motions, legal strategyManaging case files, preparing discovery documents, assisting attorneys

While both roles support litigation processes, a Part Time Discovery Attorney is a licensed lawyer focusing on legal analysis and discovery, whereas a Part Time Litigation Paralegal provides administrative and document support without requiring a law license.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Discovery Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,160 per year, or $52 per hour.

Family Law Contract Attorney

Law Office of Tiffany L Andrews, P.C.

Folsom, CA

$100 - $150/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description


Job Summary
We are looking for a Family Law Contract Attorney to assist our team on a part-time contract basis. We are needing someone who has family law experience preferably litigation, and trial experience. 
This position does have the potential to turn into a full-time permanent position which would then provide access to company benefits such as a 401(k) with up to a 4% match, Healthcare, Dental, PTO, Wellness Days, Telehealth, MCLE's, etc. but this would only be applicable should you transition from a contract employee to a permanent employee, which would be indicated in writing through a separate offer letter.   
This role of of the Contract attorney would be to receive work to help assist our team, such as assisting with drafting, writing, legal research, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain organization and composure, able to identify legal issues, recommends appropriate action; provide legal advice, develop case plans, case strategy, analyzes and prepares opinions, legal documents, memoranda, propound and respond to discovery,  interviews clients and witnesses, gathers facts and retrieves information, drafts and analyzes legal documents.  

Responsibilities
  • Prepare stipulations, judgements, disclosures, discovery, briefs, motions,  draft points and authorities, and other legal documents
  • Conduct legal research
  • Divide marital assets
  • Provide legal counsel 
  • Negotiate on behalf of clients
  • Maintain detailed and accurate client records
  • Prepares and processes legal documents and papers, such as summons, subpoenas, initial pleadings, motions, and pretrial motions
  • Records all time for billing/invoicing of clients
  • Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam and in good standing 
  • Ability to represent both parties (Protected and Restrained) 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
  • Good sounds professional judgement