Remote Litigation Attorneys (Temporary)
Contract lawyers barred in any state
Our prestigious government agency client is addressing a significant number of due‑process hearings to ensure timely and fair resolution of disputes between plaintiffs and the city. As a remote Hearing Representative, you’ll steer 100–200 cases each, from intake through negotiation and virtual hearing, working closely with specialists and city staff to deliver timely, fair outcomes.
On Call Counsel, at the request of our client, is looking to build a remote team of dedicated hearing representatives to assist in this effort.
If you’re a bar‑licensed U.S. attorney in any state and in good standing, with 1+ years’ litigation experience, the tech and discipline chops to work reliably from home, and the stamina to manage a large caseload under tight, court‑mandated deadlines, on what could be a 1 plus year assignment or longer, we need you. Apply below and help secure faster, fairer solutions and outcomes for our client’s interests.
As a Hearing Representative, you will represent our client throughout the entire claims process—from intake to resolution or settlement.
Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 claims, ensuring timely and effective handling.
- Representation: Prepare for and/or litigate complex cases involving significant legal precedents, policy implications, or financial impact. Represent the agency in administrative hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement negotiations.
- Administrative Process: Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness.
- Settlement Negotiation: Work with plaintiffs, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney’s fees.
- Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with relevant laws.
- Research and Compliance: Analyze case law, gather evidence, and evaluate settlement demands. Provide guidance on compliance obligations to parents and students under hearing orders.
Qualifications:
- Bar Admission: Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state.
- Litigation Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of recent litigation experience (more preferred).
- Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, remote / virtual environments and ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
- Caseload Management: Proven ability to manage 100–200 cases concurrently.
- Timekeeping: Ability to log activities in 15-minute increments throughout the workday.
- Remote Work Skills: Dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and comfort with virtual tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
- Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to accommodate early morning hearings and work within Eastern Time Zone hours (7 AM–7 PM).
- Preferred Experience: Administrative Law, IEP/Special Education, Experience working for a government agency, Public Interest work, Settlement experience.
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: 1 to 7 years of experience – $41.75/hour, 7+ years of experience – $43.75/hour.
Equal opportunity employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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