Contract Attorney – Trademark Litigation

Remote | Part-Time | 10–20 Hours/Week | Immediate Start | 3–6 Month Contract
Compensation: $75–$125/hr+ (no established ceiling; higher bill rates considered)

Position Overview

A boutique business law team is seeking an experienced Contract Attorney with a background in Trademark Litigation to support an active docket on a part‑time, fully remote basis. This role is ideal for an attorney looking for flexible hours, the ability to maintain concurrent client engagements, and meaningful litigation work involving sophisticated trademark matters.

The position involves supporting clients across a range of industries, including technology, life sciences, and biotech. Industry experience is helpful but not required. Most deposition‑related work can be performed remotely, and candidates outside North Carolina are encouraged to apply.

Key Details

• Fully Remote – Work from anywhere in the U.S.

• Part-Time: Approx. 10–20 hours/week during EST business hours

• Start Date: Immediate need

• Duration: 3–6 months, with potential for extension

• Concurrent Work: Permitted

• Compensation: $75–$125/hr+, with flexibility for higher‑rate candidates

Responsibilities

The Contract Attorney will support active trademark litigation matters, including:

• Drafting motions, briefs, and other litigation documents

• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda

• Assisting with discovery, including drafting responses and reviewing document productions

• Supporting remote depositions, witness preparation, and case strategy development

• Reviewing complex fact patterns related to trademark use, likelihood of confusion, and infringement

• Preparing case summaries and litigation updates

• Collaborating with supervising attorneys while maintaining the ability to work independently

• Managing deadlines and ensuring high‑quality, timely work product

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active license to practice law in the United States

• Demonstrated experience in trademark litigation (federal, TTAB, or both)

• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet time‑sensitive deadlines

• Professional communication skills and comfort working remotely

• Experience supporting clients in scientific or biotech fields is a plus but not required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a resourceful, detail‑oriented attorney who thrives in a flexible remote environment, is comfortable handling trademark disputes with minimal oversight, and can deliver polished, litigation‑ready work while managing a part‑time schedule.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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