Contract Employment Litigation Attorney (Remote)

Contract Employment Litigation Attorney (Remote)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced mid to senior level employment litigation attorney for engagement through the firm’s alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected contract attorney will work with the Employment Services practice group handling single plaintiff litigation and PAGA/class action litigation matters. Attorneys based in and admitted to practice in California are preferred. Attorneys should be able to accommodate West Coast business hours.

The selected attorney will assist the firm's Employment Services group with California employment litigation matters, with a focus on employment defense litigation, single plaintiff litigation, and class/PAGA litigation cases. Attorneys with demonstrated experience managing all phases of litigation and specifically California employment litigation matters are encouraged to apply.

The selected resource will be responsible for drafting motions and discovery, and working directly with client teams, counterparties, and other stakeholders in support of large institutional clients. Attorneys should be highly organized with strong case management skills and will be required to regularly manage multiple matters with competing deadlines. Attorneys should be able to work independently and exercise good judgement, but should also collaborate easily with lawyers and support staff to meet discrete litigation objectives within short deadlines. This contract position offers the flexibility of fully remote work and an anticipated 20-40 hours/week. Hours may fluctuate depending on the availability of appropriate work. We anticipate this temporary contract role to start as soon as possible and end in late February or early March 2026. There is a possibility of an extension or renewal of the contract for successful candidates, although any extension or renewal is not guaranteed. We are looking for attorneys interested in establishing an alternative-track working relationship with the firm on an exclusive basis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment litigation experience in a mid-large law firm or in-house setting.
• Residency and active bar admission in California.
• Strong experience managing employment defense, single plaintiff, and PAGA or class action litigation cases.
• A demonstrated understanding of California and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Experience representing client interests when meeting and conferring with various stakeholders, including opposing counsel.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Excellent legal drafting and communication skills, including oral and written advocacy.