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If you are an attorney, you may want to consider working as a contract attorney. A contract attorney does legal jobs on a contract basis. These jobs are often temporary and do not have a guaranteed term. There are benefits to these types of attorney jobs. They help you to get your foot in the door and make professional contacts, while also allowing you to have flexibility and pursue other interests. Here are some tips to learn how to work as a contract attorney.

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    Obtain a law degree. To work as a contract attorney, you will need the required education. Classes in law school will go over topics such as constitutional law, property law, how to write legal documents and contracts.
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    Look at temp agencies for jobs. These agencies help professionals find temporary or temp to hire jobs. Look through your local phone book for temp agencies. Call and ask if they assist attorneys.
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    Call law firms and ask if they would hire you as a contract attorney. Let them know that you would like to work for them as a contract attorney. Make sure to submit a resume and writing sample so that they can get a feel for your writing and research skills.
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    Look for contract attorney jobs in the newspaper and online. Search the help wanted ads in your local newspaper and job boards online. People will often post ads for open positions or if they are looking for assistance.
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    Know what type of jobs you want to take. If you are interested in a specific area, then do not take jobs that are not related to your chosen field of work. As a contract attorney, the jobs you do will vary in length. Many clients will hire you on an as-needed basis and the jobs may not be steady.
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    Set your fees, but be reasonable. If you are not going through a hiring company, you can set your own fee. Fees are normally set hourly and the amount can range greatly. You may also want to discuss a flat rate with clients. Be reasonable when asking for a certain fee. The amount should reflect the amount of work you will have to put into the job. You can also check help wanted ads for a general idea of how much contract attorneys make.
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    Get everything in writing. Make sure that you have a written contract for every client. If there are any special instructions, billing and payment specifications or memos, include it in the contract. You and the client should both sign a written contract.
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