Job Description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a part-time tariff and customs attorney for engagement through the firm’s contract attorney and alternative staffing program, DWTSurge. This contract attorney position will work with the Firm’s International Trade, Investment & National Security practice team to provide expert legal advice and support on matters related to tariffs, trade and customs regulations, and international commerce.

This contract position will work independently to assist a diverse range of clients providing comprehensive advice on tariff classifications, valuation, duty assessments, and more.

Mid to senior level attorneys seeking reduced hours and greater flexibility are encouraged to apply for this part-time contract position. The role offers remote work and flexible hours, with potential for additional weekly hours based on skills and integration into the practice group. Candidates will work on complex issues involving international trade regulations, customs compliance, and trade agreements, and provide high-value legal services to clients in a challenging trade environment with rapidly changing tariff, customs and import laws. This role is ideal for attorneys interested in a flexible, alternative-track working relationship with the firm.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8+ years of proven experience in tariff law, customs regulations, international trade, and related fields at a large or mid-size law firm, or tariff/customs boutique, or in-house.
• Residency in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC.
• Active bar admission in their state of residence and a state in which DWT maintains an office.
• Provided advice on complex tariff- and customs-related issues.
• Demonstrated experience representing corporations in all aspects of tariff and customs related matters.
• Knowledge of administrative protests, rulings, internal advice proceedings, penalty and mitigation proceedings, country of origin and marking issues, drawback claims, and duty and tariff preference regimes.
• Experience regarding customs enforcement, tariff mitigation, audits, duty savings programs, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, customs litigation, and voluntary partnership programs.
• Ability to independently manage complex tariffs and customs issues with minimal supervision.
• Interest in staying updated on changes in trade laws and regulations to offer timely and accurate advice.
• Availability for sporadic work and adaptability to fluctuations in workload.
• Flexibility to potentially increase hours as needed.
• Option to work occasionally from the firm’s Seattle, WA or D.C. office, though not required.
• High-level of responsiveness and client service skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high-quality work to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Experience in other areas of international trade -- e.g., export controls (EAR and ITAR), trade sanctions and CFIUS – are desirable but not essential for successful candidacy for this position.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible attorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is not benefitted. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm’s pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.

Salary Range

The hourly range for this position in CA, IL, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, and WDC is $180-$220 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

Wellness Benefits:

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

WASHINGTON STATE

Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, Mariah Watson, at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

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