Temporary Legal Work & Staffing Roles
Find temp legal placements across NYC and major cities in the United States.
Temporary Corporate AttorneyNYC
TemporaryNew York, NY
Boutique NYC firm. M&A experience preferred. Diligence and drafting of ancillary corporate documents. Immediate availability required. Competitive hourly rate.
Apply nowTemporary Contract ManagersNJ
TemporaryNew Jersey
Large corporation seeks attorneys, paralegals, or contract specialists with significant experience negotiating, drafting, revising, and implementing contracts for long-term temporary assignment. Min 3 years contract negotiation experience; understanding of basic contract provisions and policy alignment. Pharmaceutical sector knowledge desired; IT services contracting experience strongly desired. Competitive pay.
Apply nowTemporary Contracts ManagerNorthern NJ
TemporaryNorthern New Jersey
Long-term temporary contract manager role. Responsible for contract development, management, and compliance across all contractual documents. Functions: accelerate contracts/amendments/SOWs; draft, revise, edit; utilize contract database; maintain supplier contracts/SOWs; monitor renewals and milestones; resolve compliance issues. Required: bachelor's degree, 4 to 6 years' related experience.
Apply nowTemporary Content Strategy & Acquisition ParalegalMidtown
TemporaryNew York, NY
Large corporation seeks experienced, highly organized legal professionals with media and entertainment experience for a long-term temporary assignment. Aid in interpretation and extraction of media rights and related data from legal contracts. Min qualifications: Associate's in paralegal or legal studies; Paralegal Certification; 2+ years paralegal or executive-level assistant; prior media acquisition/distribution deal experience.
Apply nowIn-House Corporate/Contracts ParalegalCentral NJ
TemporaryCentral New Jersey
Great NJ company seeks corporate/contracts paralegal with at least 3 years of corporate/contracts experience. Corporate governance, minute book maintenance, closing binders; standard contracts; contract lifecycle and database management; state and international registration renewals; trademark usage review; legal-team support.
Apply nowSenior Corporate ParalegalNew York, NY
TemporaryNew York, NY
Large midtown firm seeks Corporate Paralegal with at least 10 years' experience in M&A and general corporate transactional matters. Excellent drafting, writing, analytical skills; accurate, detail-oriented; strong verbal/interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple projects. Specifically: EDGAR codes, Form IDs, Amendments, corporate organization formations and resolutions, M&A and other transactions and closings, due diligence. Competitive salary.
Apply nowTemporary Litigation AttorneyNew York, NY
TemporaryNew York, NY
Mid-sized midtown firm seeks 4th to 6th-year litigation associate with strong general commercial litigation experience, including solid deposition experience. Large e-discovery exposure a strong plus. NY Bar admission required.
Apply nowTemporary AttorneyPolicy Writing/DraftingFinancial Services
TemporaryMidtown, NY
Global financial services company seeks temporary attorney for several months. 5 to 10 years' compliance/policy/procedures experience preferred. Strong writing/drafting skills paramount. Drafting firm policies and procedures on operational risk; research, drafting, writing for bank regulation across Americas/Europe/Asia businesses globally. Very competitive pay, long-term role.
Apply nowTemporary Real Estate Finance AttorneyNew York, NY
TemporaryNew York, NY
Mid-sized midtown firm urgently needs a highly skilled attorney for its real estate finance group on a long-term temporary basis. Min 5 years substantive commercial real estate finance. Experience representing institutional lenders originating loans for sale in the secondary mortgage market a plus.
Apply nowQuestions About Temporary Legal Work
How long does a temporary legal assignment last?
Assignments may cover a short-term project or extend over several months. Duration, hours, and any possibility of an extension are specific to each engagement.
Are all temporary legal roles attorney positions?
No. Temporary legal staffing can also include paralegals, contract specialists, and litigation support professionals. Review each job description for qualifications and responsibilities.
What if I do not see a suitable opening?
Not every opportunity is advertised on our website. Some temporary legal jobs are confidential and are not listed publicly. If you are actively seeking a temporary legal placement, contact our recruiting team and share your experience, availability, and interests. We will get in touch to discuss our available openings, including confidential opportunities that may be a fit for your background.
Temporary Legal Work and Staffing in NYC
Temporary legal work connects experienced legal professionals with law firms and corporate legal departments that need support for a defined period or project. Petersan Group helps employers and candidates explore assignments in New York City and beyond, including temporary attorney, contract management, paralegal, and litigation support roles.
Temporary Legal Staffing for NYC Employers
A temporary staffing engagement can provide additional capacity during a busy matter, transaction, leave of absence, or change in workload. For employers seeking temporary legal staffing in NYC, the right match depends on practice experience, assignment scope, availability, and workplace requirements.
Our team works with law firms and In-House legal departments to understand their needs and identify professionals with relevant experience. Explore our legal staffing services for broader support options.
Explore Temporary Attorney Opportunities
A temporary attorney assignment may involve commercial litigation, corporate transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, document review, or compliance projects. Requirements vary by role, including relevant practice experience and any applicable bar admission.
Review the open roles above and use the filters to narrow your search. When discussing an assignment with our team, share your practice background, preferred location, availability, and interest in on-site, hybrid, or remote work. Work arrangements and assignment length depend on the employer and position.