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Contract Attorney

SR Staffing
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026

Contract Attorney (Project-Based / Part-Time / Fractional Engagements) – Multiple U.S. Locations (Law Firm–Trained | Litigation & Practice-Focused)


Location: Remote with preference for candidates based in:

  • Central: Texas (Houston, Austin, etc.)
  • West Coast: California, Seattle
  • Midwest: Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit
  • Southeast: Florida, Georgia
  • Northeast: New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Stamford, Boston


The SR Group – Overview

The SR Group is a global search and recruitment organization made up of five specialist consultancies, each focused on a distinct professional function


  • Brewer Morris – Tax, treasury, and senior finance
  • Carter Murray – Marketing and sales
  • Frazer Jones – HR executive search and recruitment
  • Keller West – Technology and cyber security
  • Taylor Root – Legal, risk, and compliance


With a strong international presence across 55 markets, the group has placed 15,000 professionals in the past five years, supporting organizations ranging from high-growth startups to global multinationals


About the Opportunity

We are conducting a proactive outreach to build a network of law firm–trained contract attorneys for current and future project-based engagements. This is not tied to a single immediate opening. Instead, we are seeking attorneys with strong core legal practice experience who are interested in flexible, high-level legal work.


Engagements will primarily support law firm-style workstreams, including litigation, disputes, and regulatory matters, with additional need for corporate and transactional support as required.


Opportunities may include short-term projects, part-time roles, and fractional-hour engagements, offering flexibility and variety depending on client needs.


What We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in attorneys with law firm experience across practice areas such as:

  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Litigation & Counseling
  • Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement
  • White Collar / Internal Investigations
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Insurance Defense / Complex Claims
  • Real Estate Litigation


While the focus is on litigation and practice-based experience, we also welcome candidates with:

  • Corporate / Commercial
  • M&A / Private Equity
  • Financial Services / Transactions


Candidates should be comfortable operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments typical of law firm practice.


Whether your background is highly specialized or more generalist, we encourage you to apply...


Key Requirements

  • Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
  • Minimum of 2 years of law firm experience (required)
  • Demonstrated experience in core law firm functions, including:
  • Legal research and writing
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
  • Discovery management and document review
  • Case analysis and issue spotting, etc.
  • Ability to independently manage workstreams in a contract or project-based setting
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Engagement Types

We are specifically seeking attorneys interested in:

  • Contract (project-based) assignments
  • Part-time roles
  • Fractional / hourly engagements


Assignments may vary in duration, workload, and scope depending on client needs.


Why Connect With Us

  • Access to law firm–caliber work on a flexible basis
  • Opportunities to engage in substantive, practice-driven legal matters
  • Exposure to a variety of clients, cases, and industries
  • Ability to supplement your practice or maintain flexibility while working on meaningful legal work
  • Inclusion in a growing network of high-performing, law firm–trained attorneys

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