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Attorney - Bankruptcy

Tampa, FL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Downtown law firm specializing in Bankruptcy - Debtor side - is seeking a contract/temp Attorney who has experience in bankruptcy. Chapter 11 would be a plus but will consider Chapter 7 or 13.

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Contract Traffic Defense Attorney (Idaho Licensed) - Temporary Caseload Coverage We are seeking an Idaho-licensed attorney to assume responsibility for an established caseload of approximately 55 ...

Temporary Attorney Job Duties include: - Participate in compiling, reviewing and summarizing pertinent medical, scientific and case information into relevant chronologies or other litigation and ...

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Contract Traffic Defense Attorney (Idaho Licensed) - Temporary Caseload Coverage We are seeking an Idaho-licensed attorney to assume responsibility for an established caseload of approximately 55 ...

Attorney/Lawyer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

... Lawyer. This is a Contract position suited for a licensed attorney who can step into active matters ... Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Family Lawyer

$150K - $300K/yr

Responsibilities As a Family Law Attorney with us, you will manage a litigation caseload from start to finish, including: • Temporary orders, discovery, and settlement negotiations • Representing ...

LegalHealth, a division of the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), has an immediate opening for a temporary staff attorney to join one of the longest standing and the largest Medical-Legal ...

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How much do temporary lawyer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary lawyer in the United States is $100,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of assignments and projects can a Temporary Lawyer expect to handle, and how does this impact their work schedule?

Temporary Lawyers are often brought in to support law firms or corporate legal departments during periods of high workload, such as large litigation cases, document review projects, or due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Assignments can vary widely in complexity and duration, sometimes requiring intensive short-term work with tight deadlines. As a result, Temporary Lawyers should be prepared for fluctuating schedules, with some periods of overtime and others with more flexibility. The role offers exposure to diverse legal areas and teams, making it a valuable way to build experience and professional networks in the legal field.

What are temporary lawyers and what do they do?

Temporary lawyers, also known as contract attorneys, are legal professionals hired for a specific period or project rather than a permanent position. They often assist law firms or companies with increased workloads, special projects, or to cover staff absences. Their responsibilities can include legal research, document review, drafting legal documents, and providing legal advice. Temporary lawyers offer flexibility for employers and can gain diverse experience working in various legal environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Temporary Lawyer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Lawyer, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, a valid law license, and strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, document review platforms, and case management systems is often required. Excellent time management, adaptability, and clear communication help you quickly integrate into new teams and manage shifting caseloads. These skills ensure Temporary Lawyers can deliver high-quality legal work efficiently while meeting client and firm expectations in dynamic environments.

What Are Temporary Jobs for Lawyers?

If you are a licensed attorney, you can find temporary and part-time work in document review. In these jobs, your primary responsibilities are to determine whether documents, emails, and other types of materials are relevant to a case. Contract-to-hire jobs in specialized areas of the law, such as finance and real estate, are also available, and in these roles, you provide legal services to a corporation’s in-house legal team or as a member of a law firm. Additionally, firms sometimes hire attorneys for short-term assignments with a specific client or project, and in some cases, these placements ultimately become permanent positions.

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Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Fenwick & West LLP

San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

$23.50 - $31.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job Description Summary:

Fenwick is seeking a Temporary Attorney Recruiting Coordinator who will collaborate closely with the Attorney Recruiting team and other teams across the firm to coordinate recruiting efforts related to hiring law students, lateral attorneys, partner recruiting, entry-level associates, temporary attorneys, staff attorneys, and patent agents.
This position can be based in our Silicon Valley (CA) or San Francisco (CA) office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work both from home and at your designated Fenwick office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by your department's directives.

Job Description:

  • Schedule and coordinate candidate interviews.
  • Schedule call-back interviews and greet recruits. Gather interview evaluations and prepare evaluation packets for the Hiring Partners and Recruiting Managers. Follow up on decisions, including initiate letters to candidates, update records and monitor follow-up calls.
  • Draft and finalize attorney offer letters.
  • Work closely with Legal Personnel, Human Resources, and other departments as needed to understand offer letter terms and manage negotiation of terms with candidates.
  • Handle offer correspondence and new hire processing, including, but not limited to, initiating background requests and conflicts checks.
  • Coordinate expense and cost sharing for candidates.
  • Generate reports, including LawCruit, Workday, Smartsheet, recruiting database and other spreadsheets.
  • Build and maintain good relationships with universities and other educational institutions.
  • Assist in developing ongoing relationships with search firm consultants, ensuring that these resources are provided up-to-date information about the firm, our practice, hiring goals and standards.
  • Post job ads and source potential candidates.
  • Act as a liaison with lateral hires, search firms, and summer associates.
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting and law school team to coordinate Summer Program events, summer associate work assignment system, track evaluations, follow-up with attorneys, coordinate mid-summer and exit reviews.
  • Prepare registration materials for fall on-campus interviewing, coordinate law school and hotel arrangements for on-campus interviewers if needed and register for law school on-campus interviews when applicable.
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting and law school team to coordinate spring law school presentations, law firm branding events and receptions.
  • Work closely with team members on various programs, meetings, and events, including the coordination of all arrangements, mailings and marketing for programs, presentations, and receptions.
  • Work closely with the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting on identifying and registering for STEAM Career Fairs related to Patent Engineer and Patent Scientist hiring.
  • Work closely with the Senior Attorney Recruiting Manager on scheduling partner recruiting interviews and updating partner candidate dashboard and other materials/databases as requested.
  • Coordinate hiring and pre-arrival actions for lateral attorneys, including reference checks, conflicts submittals, State bar verifications and relocation.
  • Act as a liaison with lateral hires, coordinating new hire paperwork, start dates and relocation as needed.
  • Collaborate with other departments to arrange first-week orientation and integration activities.
  • Staff and coordinate temporary document review needs of the firm, including, but not limited to, requesting conflicts checks, processing hires in Workday and maintaining the temporary attorney's status throughout the review engagement.
  • Collaborate with Lateral Recruiting Manager in assisting new hires with immigration applications as needed.
  • Perform other related duties and assist with projects as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

An individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

  • Knowledge of the attorney recruiting processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with all levels of firm personnel as well as external clients, including search firms and vendors.
  • Flexible with the ability to adapt to changing work situations and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly motivated and creative.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting, the ideal candidate will have 2+ years of recruiting/recruiting coordination experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment. Proficiency in MS Office and recruiting database software (preferably Workday and LawCruit) preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalence in education and/or experience strongly preferred.


Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$68,000 - $95,750

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.