Part-Time Litigation Attorney

About the role

K&N Legal Defense PLLC is seeking a part-time litigation attorney to assist with defending consumer debt collection lawsuits and related legal matters. This is a flexible, remote contract role designed for attorneys who want meaningful litigation work without the demands of client acquisition, office requirements, or a traditional full-time litigation schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as attorney of record in jurisdictions where you are licensed
• Review complaints, pleadings, and case documents
• Evaluate each matter for affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and consumer protection issues
• Review, revise, approve, and file answers and other pleadings
• Draft motions, responses, and other litigation documents when appropriate
• Track and manage court deadlines within the firm’s case management system
• Communicate with opposing counsel regarding case status, litigation issues, and potential resolution
• Evaluate litigation strategy and settlement options that protect the client’s interests
• Oversee litigation matters where the attorney is serving as attorney of record
• Coordinate with the firm’s intake, case management, negotiation, and appearance counsel teams

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to serve as attorney of record in jurisdictions where licensed
• Litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and issue-spotting skills
• Ability to review pleadings and identify affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and procedural issues
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Comfort using case management systems and electronic filing platforms
• Consumer debt defense, civil litigation, or consumer protection experience is a plus
• Multiple bar licenses are a plus

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to serve as attorney of record in jurisdictions where licensed
• Litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and issue-spotting skills
• Ability to review pleadings and identify affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and procedural issues
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Comfort using case management systems and electronic filing platforms
• Consumer debt defense, civil litigation, or consumer protection experience is a plus
• Multiple bar licenses are a plus

Pay

$40–$70/hour, depending on jurisdiction, experience, number of active bar admissions, anticipated case volume, and scope of responsibilities

Schedule

Estimated 10–15 hours per week initially, with opportunity for additional hours as case volume grows