Contract Attorney – Business Litigation

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 137,760 - 206,640; Part time

Job summary

A boutique commercial litigation firm is seeking an experienced Contract Attorney to support their business litigation team. This remote role requires a New York licensed attorney who can handle active litigation matters with strategic advocacy. Responsibilities include managing complex cases, developing strategies, and providing legal advice. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and communicate effectively. Compensation ranges from $100 to $150 per hour, based on experience, with potential for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing active cases independently in a remote environment.
• Insurance defense and/or personal injury litigation experience is a plus.
• Corporate transactional experience is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as counsel on complex commercial litigation matters.
• Manage key aspects including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and negotiations.
• Develop effective case strategies in collaboration with firm leadership.

Skills

Experience in business/commercial litigation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Licensed to practice law in New York

Job description

Pitcoff Law Group is a boutique commercial litigation and business law firm serving clients in New York and Florida. We deliver sophisticated legal solutions with the responsiveness of a modern boutique. As one of the fastest-growing small law firms in America for two years running, we’re building a results-oriented, client-focused team committed to excellence and professionalism.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring an experienced Contract Attorney to support our business litigation team. This remote role is ideal for an attorney licensed in New York who is ready to step into active commercial litigation matters and deliver high-quality, strategic advocacy for our clients.

You’ll handle all stages of litigation, collaborate with our team on strategy, and help drive cases forward efficiently. This is a flexible contract opportunity with potential for ongoing work based on performance and availability.

What You’ll Do

Serve as counsel on a range of complex commercial litigation matters.

Step into active cases and manage key aspects, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, negotiations, and hearings.

Develop and execute effective case strategies in collaboration with firm leadership.

Provide clear, practical, business-minded legal advice to clients.

Maintain high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and client service.

Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and courts.

Who You Are

Licensed to practice law in New York (FL admission a plus).

Demonstrated experience in business/commercial litigation required.

Insurance defense and/or personal injury litigation experience is a plus but not required.

Corporate transactional experience is also a plus but not required.

Comfortable managing active cases and deadlines independently in a remote environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.

Committed to delivering strategic, client-focused solutions.

Why Join Us

At PLG, you'll be part of a team that values clear communication, accountability, and professionalism. We support our attorneys with collaborative problem-solving, open communication, and a commitment to excellent client service. We offer the opportunity to work on high-stakes, challenging cases with the flexibility of a contract role, and the potential to grow into additional matters based on performance and availability.

$100 – $150 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Type: Contract position with potential for ongoing work

Location: Remote, with occasional in-person requirements in New York City as needed.