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Trustpoint.One

Claims Reviewer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$23/hr

Trustpoint.One is hiring Claims Reviewers for a temporary project ln Richmond, Virginia. This ... Assisting attorneys with other various claims support and administrative duties. The position is ...

KLDiscovery

Document Reviewer

$28/hr

S. attorneys for ongoing remote Document Review projects. This role is ideal for attorneys who want ... This is a temporary, project-based position with assignments varying by client demand.

CA High Speed Rail Authority

Attorney III

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$10K - $15K/mo

... tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their ... ATTORNEY $7,969.00 - $10,473.00 A Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary ...

Bursor & Fisher, P.A.

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Mass Arbitration Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

This is a temporary, project-based position tied to the firm's active mass arbitration work, with ... The lawyers at the firm specialize in class action and mass tort litigation, providing the highest ...

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Bursor & Fisher, P.A.

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Mass Arbitration Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

This is a temporary, project-based position tied to the firm's active mass arbitration work, with ... The lawyers at the firm specialize in class action and mass tort litigation, providing the highest ...

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How much do temporary project attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary project attorney in the United States is $120,815.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary project attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Project Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, an active law license, and a solid grounding in legal research, document review, and litigation support. Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, Concordance, or Logikcull, as well as proficiency in document management systems, is typically required. Strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate legal review, efficient workflow, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced legal projects.

What is a temporary project attorney?

Temporary Project Attorneys are legal professionals hired on a short-term basis to assist with specific legal projects or matters, such as document review, litigation support, or due diligence. They typically work for law firms, corporations, or legal staffing agencies to handle a surge in workload or to cover for permanent staff absences. These roles are often project-based and can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the employer's needs. Temporary Project Attorneys are usually required to have a law degree and an active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

What are some common challenges faced by temporary project attorneys, and how can they be addressed?

Temporary Project Attorneys often face the challenge of quickly adapting to new teams and workflows, as assignments can vary greatly in scope and duration. They may need to familiarize themselves with unique document review platforms, case specifics, and client protocols on short notice. Building strong communication with supervising attorneys and proactively seeking clarification on expectations can help address these challenges. Additionally, maintaining flexibility and a strong attention to detail are key to succeeding in these fast-paced environments.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Project Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,815 per year, or $58.1 per hour.

Temporary Staff Attorney (Project Eden)

NYLAG

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

About NYLAG:
Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis. Our services include comprehensive, free civil legal services, financial empowerment, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community partnerships. NYLAG exists because wealth should not determine who has access to justice. We aim to disrupt systemic racism by serving individuals and families whose legal and financial crises are often rooted in racial inequality. NYLAG goes to where the need is, providing services in more than 150 community sites (e.g. courts, hospitals, libraries) and on our Mobile Legal Help Center. NYLAG’s staff of over 400 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year.
Job description
NYLAG seeks a highly motivated temporary staff attorney within our Domestic Violence Law Unit.
The attorney will provide safety planning as well as representation, advice, and advocacy services to survivors of intimate partner violence, with a focus on serving survivors from the Orthodox Jewish community, on family and matrimonial litigation cases (including orders of protection, contested and uncontested divorces, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, matters related to special immigrant juvenile status and some abuse/neglect proceedings), and domestic and gender-based violence based immigration matters (including VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, U-visas, T Visas, SIJS petitions, and applications to adjust status).
The attorney will represent clients before multiple venues including Supreme, Family, and Integrated Domestic Violence Courts, as well as USCIS throughout NYC. They will also assist survivors in submitting compensation claims based on their victimization, and in appellate family and immigration law cases. Representation will also include advising clients on religious divorces (gets), crime victim rights, the criminal justice system, and child neglect and abuse matters, as well as advocacy and representation before the Beit Din, where appropriate.
 
The role for which we are hiring will require extensive collaboration internally across projects and externally with community-based partners within the Orthodox Jewish community, and will work to expand access to services for communities who face disparate obstacles in accessing assistance. The role will also involve work done on site and in community, including in-person intake at designated community sites that serve Orthodox Jewish survivors of domestic violence.
This role reports to a Supervising Attorney in the Domestic Violence Law Unit and will be temporary in nature commensurate with the parental leave of a current staff member.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive safety planning, as well as representation and consultation to survivors of intimate partner violence in legal matters including order of protection, divorce, custody/visitation, support, and other family law cases in Supreme and Family Court throughout New York City;
  • Provide representation and consultation in domestic violence-based immigration matters;
  • Conduct legal screenings, clinics, and outreach, including on-site and in community to expand access to services;
  • Engage in and conduct outreach with communities who face barriers to accessing services, in particular survivors from the Orthodox Jewish community; 
  • Collaborate and coordinate with external partners to further the goals of Project Eden, ensure seamless inter-agency referrals, and respond to ongoing and emerging community needs for survivors from the Orthodox Jewish community;
  • Attend internal staff meetings and meetings with partner agencies and funders;
  • Participate in relevant internal and external coalitions and task forces to advance survivor justice;
  • Mentor legal interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys;
  • Conduct educational seminars, trainings, and outreach to communities, partners, advocates, law students, and others on domestic violence related issues;
  • Administrative duties including updating NYLAG case management systems and maintaining and updating files and case notes as well as assisting in grant reporting as needed;
  • Other duties as needed.
 
This job will require regular travel within New York City, including appearing in court and partner agency sites.
Qualifications
  • Admission to New York State Bar required;
  • 1-3 years of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence is required;
  • 1-3 years of legal experience representing clients in family and/or matrimonial law and/or other similar litigation experience is required;
  • Knowledge of, interest in, and experience working with the Orthodox Jewish community is required;
  • Fluency in Hebrew, Russian, or Yiddish is strongly preferred;
  • Experience with immigration law, in particular VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, and U & T visas, is strongly preferred;
  • Significant experience working with survivors of trauma, people experiencing poverty, and underserved communities strongly preferred;
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with survivors of trauma and advancing gender, racial, and social justice;
  • Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and creatively problem solve;
  • Excellent litigation skills strongly preferred;
  • Excellent written, oral and analytical skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills; and
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.

To be considered, please include a cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
NYLAG’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment type:
☒ Temporary
Professional Level:
☒ Professional
Salary Range: NYLAG is a unionized workplace, and salaries are set pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. This role is temporary, covering a staff member’s parental leave. The current salary range for this position is between $87,210 - $93,175 pursuant to NYLAG’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, pro-rated for the period of employment.
             
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent care.
Application Instructions: Please save resume and cover letter on one pdf.
Covid Vaccination Policy: Please note, to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients, NYLAG requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
NYLAG is committed to a hybrid work policy for staff whose work does not require their full-time presence in the office. NYLAG’s current policy is that most staff are required to work in NYLAG’s offices or do other in-person work at least two days each week. This policy is subject to change.

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