Description Robert Half is currently seeking JD and attorneys with at least 1 year of recent litigation experience for a multi-year engagement with a government client. Candidates will need to provide a writing sample. Education: Requires Law degree Required Skills: Extensive legal research (Westlaw, Lexis) experience and legal memoranda/correspondence writing (e.g. drafting stipulations for pro se litigants, amending court-submitted briefs), cite checking, coordinating with attorneys across several government agencies/components and related tasking. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging. Preferred Skills: Strong legal writing and legal research skills, ability to manage several cases simultaneously. Day-to-day Responsibilities: Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor. Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. reviewing mass tort related claims, and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation. Additional Details: + Hours: 9 – 5:30 EST, 40 hours per week (OT not expected) + Expected start date: October 2025 + Duration: expected through 2027 with likelihood of additional extension + Pay: $38.77 plus $4.93 for health and wellness benefit + Location: candidate must be able to work onsite at the client’s office in Washington, DC. Requirements Requirements: Candidate must a JD and have one year of recent litigation experience; experience with mass tort claims preferred Candidate must be available to work 40 hours per week within a 9:00 - 5:30 EST schedule Candidate must be available to work onsite in Washington, D.C. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .