For a person who has been laid off, one of their biggest concerns (aside from finances), is how long it will be until they find another job. Gig work can help fill that resume gap. It can also expose job seekers to new forms of work within their profession, perhaps opening doors in another direction.
Below are several gig platforms for professionals in the legal field.
Scale LLP
Type of gig(s): Legal representation/advice.
Gig location(s): United States
HQ: California, US
Learn more: https://www.scalefirm.com
“Scale LLP is a top-tier distributed law firm. Founded by former tech company GCs, we provide business-forward counsel to clients and a flexible platform for entrepreneurial attorneys. An alternative to solo practice, Scale offers attorneys the infrastructure, brand and network to better serve clients in a more efficient, flexible practice. Our attorneys come from the best law schools, law firms, and companies, and associate with the firm to practice in a collaborative, tech-forward environment.”
Lawtrades
Type of gig(s): Attorney-business law
Gig location(s): United States, Europe
HQ: New York, US
Learn more: https://www.lawtrades.com/
“Lawtrades is pioneering a new work model that economically empowers independent legal professionals to monetize their skills while helping companies build diverse legal teams. Access a highly selective talent network of attorneys, paralegals, compliance, and legal ops, to complement their legal department and company culture.”
Docketly
Type of gig(s): Appearance attorneys
Gig location(s): United States
HQ: Colorado, US
Learn more: https://docketly.com/
“Docketly is dedicated to providing the most efficient, cost-effective, and friendly process for hearing coverage. Our smart, automated system leverages agile technology to streamline hearing coverage management for our clients and utilizes a vetted network of attorneys to cover hearings throughout the United States. With a foundation and focus on metric-based agile technology, ensuring comprehensive compliance, efficiency, and cost value, supported by the highest trained and pleasant staff in the industry, Docketly is the modern solution for collection firms in hearing coverage.”
PowerUp Legal
Type of gig(s): Energy lawyers
Gig location(s): United States
HQ: Washington DC, US
Learn more: https://poweruplegal.com/
“PowerUp Legal is a premier online legal services marketplace for the energy industry. PowerUp Legal delivers on-demand legal services to energy companies, in-house counsel and law firms in need of project-based or temporary support. All of PowerUp Legal’s attorneys are accomplished practitioners with at least five years of law practice at regulatory commissions, in-house or at top tier law firms, with substantive expertise in energy regulatory, litigation, compliance and/or transactional work.”
Ontra
Type of gig(s): Lawyer
Gig locations: Global
HQ: San Francisco, US
Learn more: https://www.ontra.ai/
“Ontra is the global leader in Contract Automation and Intelligence for private asset management firms. The Ontra platform combines AI-enabled software with a worldwide network of highly trained lawyers to modernize recurring legal workflows. Ontra’s solutions improve all aspects of the contract lifecycle — from negotiating and processing routine contracts to tracking obligations in complex agreements. Ultimately, Ontra reduces the time, expense, and risk associated with contract management, freeing its customers to focus on other strategic priorities.”
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