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LHH · 20 hours ago

Contract Litigation Defense Attorney

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid Level

$85/hr - $115/hr

3+ years exp

LHH is partnering with a well-regarded boutique litigation firm seeking a Contract Litigation Defense Attorney on a short-term basis. This part-time, remote-friendly engagement offers substantive motion practice across business, healthcare, and insurance matters, all without big-firm pressure.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Isaiah Dunn

Responsibilities

Draft demurrers and prepare responses to pleadings (high-volume, quick turnaround)

Conduct contract and statute analysis; draft research memoranda with clear, practical recommendations

Draft, review, and revise legal documents including motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, motions to strike, discovery requests/responses, and pretrial motions

Manage case strategy collaboratively; track deadlines and deliverables; attend occasional in-person work sessions if local

Support discovery (drafting/answering discovery; meet-and-confer correspondence) and hearing preparation as needed

Appear for hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings as required (frequency expected to be limited given part-time scope)

Communicate regularly with supervising attorneys and relevant stakeholders to keep matters moving efficiently