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The Freelance Firm

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

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  • Contractor
  • Washington, DC
April 1, 2026 Attorney Employment Law

Job Description

Welcome to The Freelance Firm!
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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.
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Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated DC -licensed Attorney<\/b> to provide of counsel / local counsel support for federal court matters<\/b>.
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Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 5+ hours per week.
<\/p>Attorney Responsibilities:<\/b><\/span>
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  • Serve as of counsel / local counsel for matters in DC Federal Court
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  • Assist with managing active litigation matters
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  • Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
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  • Support case strategy and development
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  • Make court appearances as needed
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  • Collaborate with lead counsel and legal teams on case progression
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    Attorney Requirements:<\/b><\/span>
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    • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Washington, DC
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    • Experience appearing in or supporting matters in Federal Court
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    • Strong legal research and writing skills
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    • Experience with general federal litigation
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      Preferred Experience:<\/b>
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      • Employment law, including whistleblower retaliation matters
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      • General civil litigation with a federal court background
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      • Administrative law experience
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      • Government procurement / government contracts experience
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        Our Attorney pay rate starts at $90/hour.
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        We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!
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        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.
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        Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.
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        Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com<\/span><\/a>to learn more about us and the services we provide!
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