Contract Attorney

LHH has a 6-month onsite attorney assignment supporting a collection company's Texas legal department. Responsibilities include reviewing and signing pleadings, handling high-volume default litigation filings, and attending occasional Zoom hearings. No trials. Must be licensed in Texas and able to sign pleadings. Full-time onsite with flexible start times.

See more details below:

• Highly stable business with predictable workflow
• No trials; mostly document-based legal work
• Ideal for attorneys wanting courtroom-light litigation experience
• Strong internal structure and very supportive team
• They will accept newly licensed attorneys
• Pay is $30 per hour
• Qualify for LHH's full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, after working a limited amount of hours

Role & Responsibilities

• Attorney will be signing off on pleadings and must be fully licensed.
• Handles 800–1000 filings (high-volume environment).
• Approximately 15% of matters are contested; majority handled by telephone hearings, no trials.
• Primary work involves litigation related to bankruptcy, specifically:
• Purchased debt litigation (the company owns the debt).
• Filing pleadings and executing daily legal documentation.
• Works closely with Managing Attorneys onsite.
• Utilizes Docetly for document processing.

Contract Details

• 6‑month contract assignment.
• Onsite 5 days a week.
• Expected to be “boots on the ground immediately.”
• Not covered under the client's malpractice insurance — contractor must rely on Eastridge payroll structure.

Work Environment

• Worksite: Texas location with its own internal legal office.
• Free parking provided.
• Hours: 8‑hour shift, flexible between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
• Computer/laptop provided by the client.

Qualifications

• Open to more junior attorneys as long as they are licensed and can handle volume.
• Would look at someone who is licensed in TEXAS with no experience

If you meet the qualifications and have some experience, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com