Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a litigation attorney for engagement through the firm’s contract attorney and alternative staffing program, DWTSurge. This contract attorney position will work with the Firm’s litigation practice group to help support and manage a high-volume of commercial litigation cases, including arbitrations, demand letters, small claims matters, and other litigation matters for large institutional DWT clients. Attorneys should be able to accommodate West Coast hours primarily, but there is flexibility on this. Attorneys must hold active bar admission in their state of residence and in a state where DWT maintains an office.

Attorneys with significant experience in arbitration, demand letters, small claims matters, dispute resolution, pre-litigation, all phases of litigation, and who are seeking more flexibility in their practice, are encouraged to apply. In addition to flexibility, candidates can expect to work closely with DWT attorneys as part of a collaborative team, providing high-value legal services to DWT clients .

This contract position offers the flexibility of remote work. This position is also flexible with respect to hours and is open to candidates seeking full-time or part-time hours. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain relatively steady and there is a high possibility of renewal of the contract position for successful candidates. We are looking for attorneys interested in establishing a long-term working relationship with the Firm.

The selected resource will be responsible for drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and working directly with client teams, arbitrators, counterparties, and other stakeholders in support of a large institutional client. Attorneys should be highly organized with strong case management skills and will be required to regularly manage multiple matters with competing deadlines. The ideal candidate will be diligent about both the substantive and administrative requirements of the role to ensure excellent client service, responsiveness, and efficiency in their work. 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.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• 5+ years of litigation experience, specifically in arbitrations or small claims matters, in a mid-sized or large law firm and/or with large institutional clients.

• Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA*, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV, and active bar admission in a state where DWT maintains an office. *jurisdiction-specific
• Experience representing client interests when meeting and conferring with various stakeholders, including opposing counsel.
• Strong drafting skills and experience.
• Excellent legal drafting and communication skills, including oral and written advocacy.
• Ability to distill research into meaningful and persuasive written work product, as well as to work meticulously to ensure work product quality.
• High-level of responsiveness and client service abilities.
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week on an on-going basis, if seeking a part-time position. Availability to work at least 30 hours per week, not to exceed 40 hours weekly, on an on-going basis if seeking a full-time position.
• Ability to work remotely and primarily support West Coast hours.
• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible attorney and professional staff program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm’s pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral and staff opportunities.

Salary Range 
The hourly range for this position in CA, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, and WDC is $100 to $120 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include: 

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm 
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing 
• Voluntary Pet Insurance 
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm 

Wellness Benefits: 

• Peloton App
• Headspace App 

WASHINGTON STATE 
Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. 

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiter, Zoё Melcher, at zoemelcher@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity. 

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.  Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei.

In order to support our effort to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive law firm, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. To review our Anti-Harassment Policy, click on this URL, https://www.dwt.com/-/media/files/policyagainstharassmentdiscrimination.pdf?la=en&hash=66A1B0095748A5E76B0B8A00773F5246.

As an equal opportunity employer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a client program specialist for engagement through the firm’s contract attorney and alternative staffing program, DWTSurge. This contract position will work with the Firm’s litigation practice group to help support a high-volume of litigation cases, including small claims, for large institutional DWT clients. Candidates based in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia are preferred.

The selected candidate will assist with fact investigations and the legal defense of various demands and litigation matters, including appearing in small claims courts as assigned by supervisors. Working collaboratively as part of a team of legal professionals, the candidate will support matters assigned by DWT on behalf of DWT clients. Responsibilities include direct communication with plaintiffs, responding to demand letters, preparing for settlement conferences, and court appearances. The role also requires travel to and appearances in small claims court on behalf of DWT clients.

Candidates who are willing to travel to and appear in court as needed, who are excited about this unique opportunity to obtain hands-on courtroom experience, and who are eager to learn and be trained on the requirements of this role, are encouraged to apply. Candidates will work closely with DWT attorneys as part of a collaborative team, providing high-value legal services to DWT clients.

Beyond occasional travel on the East Coast (New York and Washington DC metro areas) for specific proceedings and assignments, the work will be fully remote. We anticipate the role will require full-time hours, averaging 37.5 hours per week. The amount of work may vary from week to week and a minimum number of hours per week is not guaranteed. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain relatively steady and there is a high likelihood that the contract position may be renewed for successful candidates.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1+ years of work experience, legal industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Residency in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC.
• Availability during East Coast business hours to ensure strong collaboration with other team members.
• Ability to and interest in appearing in court to handle small claims cases on behalf of a DWT client.
• Strong desire to learn the legal support skills necessary to perform the role.
• Previous public speaking experience is preferred.
• Ability and desire to travel as frequently as needed.
• High level of attention to detail with a view to thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain exceptional professionalism at all times.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Strong dedication to timeliness and logistical requirements for all court appearances.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology, software programs, and upgrades.
• Ability and willingness to communicate and handle stressful situations in a professional, calm, courteous manner.
• Availability to work full-time hours, averaging 37.5 hours/week, on an on-going basis. Willingness to work overtime hours as needed or requested.
• Ability to work remotely when not traveling for a court appearance or assignment.
• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible staffing program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm’s pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.

Salary Range

The hourly range for this position in New York and Washington DC is $28-32/hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time contract staff may be eligible for medical benefits and paid sick leave.

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

CALIFORNIA STATE AND WASHINGTON STATE

Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiter, Zoё Melcher, at zoemelcher@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.  Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei.

In order to support our effort to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive law firm, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. To review our Anti-Harassment Policy, click on this URL, https://www.dwt.com/-/media/files/policyagainstharassmentdiscrimination.pdf?la=en&hash=66A1B0095748A5E76B0B8A00773F5246.

As an equal opportunity employer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email HumanResources@dwt.com.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced entertainment production attorney for engagement through the firm’s alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected attorney will work with the firm’s Media & Entertainment practice group and be dedicated to supporting a large institutional client with unscripted television production matters. The selected attorney will be expected to work on-site and on-set in Los Angeles, CA during filming but may otherwise work remotely. Attorneys must hold active bar admission in California.  

This contract position will support one of the firm’s institutional clients with legal production matters for an unscripted competition television production. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: negotiating and drafting production agreements, including above-the-line agreements for talent, hosts, and producers; license agreements; appearance and materials releases; location agreements; and vendor agreements; and providing hands-on clearance, risk, and practical legal guidance during production to support creative, production, and other client teams.

This role is client facing and requires a high-level of commitment to excellent client service and responsiveness. Applicants must have demonstrated practical experience handling production legal in unscripted television programming and be comfortable and skilled at managing multiple competing priorities, meeting expedited deadlines, and have a demonstrated attention to detail. Attorneys should be able to work independently and exercise good judgement, but should also collaborate easily with various business stakeholders, other lawyers, and support staff to meet objectives within short deadlines.

This at-will contract position requires the selected attorney to be available for full-time on-site and on-set work in Los Angeles, CA for approximately 6 months (currently scheduled from May – August 2026 and again from November – December 2026, subject to change). For the remainder of the contract, available work is expected to be part-time and as-needed and may be performed remotely. While the engagement is at-will, 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 a long-term, alternative track working relationship with DWT on an exclusive basis.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of unscripted television production legal experience either in-house with a studio or production company or with a major law firm or established entertainment boutique law firm.
• Residency in Los Angeles and active bar admission in California.

• Demonstrated experience managing unscripted television production matters. Experience with competition shows and live and/or recorded shows in front of a live audience preferred but not required.
• Entertainment transactional experience including familiarity with clearance work, licensing, SAG rules, and a variety of production legal issues.  
• Ability to draft, respond to, and revise agreement drafts quickly to meet the client’s often-expedited timelines.
• Ability to handle multiple contracts and transactions while managing excellent follow-up and follow-through practices.
• Availability to work full-time on-site hours in LA during the contract period for approximately 6 months (currently from May-August 2026 and November-December 2026, subject to change).
• Availability to work part-time remote hours during the contract period outside of the on-site dates.
• Availability to adhere to a regular schedule and availability for occasional work on evenings or weekends, if and as needed.

 

• Strong ability to support and stay connected with a remote, distributed team.
• High-level of responsiveness and client service abilities.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.

Please note that this is a contract position managed by DWT’s flexible attorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on a fixed salary basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm’s pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position in California is $135,000 – 150,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

Wellness Benefits:

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

CALIFORNIA STATE AND WASHINGTON STATE

Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

All applications should be submitted via LinkedIn or by sending a resume and cover letter directly to DWTSurge Recruiter, Zoё Melcher at zoemelcher@dwt.com. The DWTSurge Recruiting team will be in touch as we review your application materials.

We are not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.  Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei.

In order to support our effort to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive law firm, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. To review our Anti-Harassment Policy, click on this URL, https://www.dwt.com/-/media/files/policyagainstharassmentdiscrimination.pdf?la=en&hash=66A1B0095748A5E76B0B8A00773F5246.

As an equal opportunity employer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal through the firm’s alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected paralegal will work with the firm’s Litigation practice to support arbitrations for the firm’s institutional clients. The selected paralegal may work remotely but should be prepared to support West Coast business hours.

The selected paralegal will be responsible for tracking and responding to arbitration demands; handling fact investigations; working with clients to collect documents and data for production; overseeing tracking systems; data entry; and serving as a liaison with the client. Other tasks include drafting correspondence and escalating legal questions. The selected paralegal will be expected to demonstrate close attention to detail, sound judgement, strong technical, administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments.

This contract position offers the flexibility of remote work and full-time hours; 37.5 hours per week is generally anticipated. The amount of work may vary from week to week and a minimum number of hours of work per week is not guaranteed. While work will be performed remotely, candidates must be willing to accommodate a West Coast business schedule. The initial engagement will be for a six-month term, but there is a strong potential for renewal for successful candidates, although any renewals are not guaranteed.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• 3+ years of paralegal experience focused on litigation at a mid-sized or large law firm and/or with large institutional clients.
• Residency in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA*, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC, or WV. (*jurisdiction-specific)
• Bachelor’s degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill in accordance with state requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting arbitrations for large clients.
• Experience handling fact investigations.
• Strong technical skills required; SQL coding knowledge a plus.
• Interest in technology in the workplace and technology companies.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and other legal research tools.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently.
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in a calm, composed manner.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, demonstrating exceptional responsiveness and client service.
• Strong analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to balance competing time sensitive priorities.
• Availability to work remotely, an average of 37.5 hours/week, and support PST business hours.
• Flexibility for hours to potentially fluctuate from week to week.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible attorney and professional staff program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm’s pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral and staff opportunities.

Salary Range 
The hourly range for this position in CA, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, and WDC is $35 to $40 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include: 

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm 
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing 
• Voluntary Pet Insurance 
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm 

Wellness Benefits: 

• Peloton App
• Headspace App 

CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON STATE 
Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. 

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiter, Zoё Melcher, at zoemelcher@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity. 

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei.

In order to support our effort to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive law firm, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. To review our Anti-Harassment Policy, click on this URL, https://www.dwt.com/-/media/files/policyagainstharassmentdiscrimination.pdf?la=en&hash=66A1B0095748A5E76B0B8A00773F5246.

As an equal opportunity employer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email HumanResources@dwt.com.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced mid-to-senior level immigration attorney for engagement through the firm’s alternative-track attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected attorney will work part-time with the Immigration practice group handling all aspects of business immigration matters, including nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, E, TN, O-1, B-1, F-1); consular processing; immigrant visas (EB1, EB2, EB3, and PERM); and I-9 audits and other immigration compliance issues. Attorneys must be barred in the state where they reside and in a state where DWT maintains an office. Although the selected attorney may work remotely, they should expect hours to fluctuate based on the client’s schedule and time zone.

Candidates with demonstrated experience managing business immigration matters and full professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese or Japanese are encouraged to apply. Attorneys should be able to work independently and exercise good judgement, but should also collaborate easily with various business stakeholders, other lawyers, and support staff to meet objectives within short deadlines.

This position offers the flexibility of remote work and an anticipated 30 hours per week. Hours may fluctuate depending on the availability of appropriate work and a minimum number of hours per week is not guaranteed. This role experiences cyclical workload patterns, including periods of higher demand followed by slower intervals. Candidates should be comfortable and flexible in adjusting to these fluctuations. The engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term. There is a high possibility of renewal for successful candidates, although any extension or renewal is not guaranteed. We are looking for attorneys interested in establishing a long-term working relationship with DWT on an exclusive basis.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• 4+ years of immigration experience, with a focus on business immigration, at a mid-sized or large law firm and/or with large institutional clients.  

• Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA*, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV, and active bar admission in a state where DWT maintains an office. *jurisdiction-specific

• Excellent skills drafting and reviewing filings for accuracy and legal sufficiency.
• Full professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and/or Japanese is preferred.  
• Experience assisting with USCIS, consular processing, and client interview preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases across multiple visa categories, including E, L, H-1B, EB-5, and PERM cases from initial consultation through approval.
• Prior or current membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
• Experience handling INSZoom or similar immigration database software is preferred.
• Availability to work remotely while accommodating the client’s schedule and time zone, which may include mornings, evenings/overnight hours, and weekends.
• Flexibility for anticipated hours to fluctuate as needed.

• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction. 
• Excellent proactive communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing, with clients, firm members, and other business contacts.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible attorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is eligible for benefits. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm’s pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.

Salary Range 
The hourly range for this position in CA, IL, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, and WDC is $100 to $125 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include: 

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm 
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing 
• Voluntary Pet Insurance 
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm 

Wellness Benefits: 

• Peloton App
• Headspace App 

CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON STATE 
Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. 

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, Mariah Watson at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity. 

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with nine offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here: www.dwt.com/dei.

In order to support our effort to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive law firm, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. To review our Anti-Harassment Policy, click on this URL, https://www.dwt.com/-/media/files/policyagainstharassmentdiscrimination.pdf?la=en&hash=66A1B0095748A5E76B0B8A00773F5246.

As an equal opportunity employer, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our personnel. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for specialty occupation petitions are displayed electronically in accordance with notice requirements pursuant to U.S. Department of Labor regulations, and public access files are available pursuant to regulation. See 20 CFR § 655.734, 655.760.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email HumanResources@dwt.com.