how to become a per diem attorney

by Miguel Sipes Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago 6 min read

Your steps as a Queens per diem attorney would be the following:

Sign up to AppearMe
Become a user
Commit to a request
Cover the hearing
Submit a brief report.

Must be an attorney in good standing with the state bar in which you'd like to work. Must not have any history of disciplinary actions. 3 years of litigation experience as a licensed attorney. Candidates must have handled at least 50 court appearances and no less than 20 depositions (if available to cover depositions).

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What do experienced attorneys do before appearing before a judge?

Experienced attorneys can anticipate the questions the judge will ask, so they’ll make sure to get the answers from you before they appear. This will ensure that the correct information is communicated and your firm’s first-rate image is protected.

Why do small law firms hire attorneys?

Small law firms are hiring contract attorneys and per diem attorneys to avoid the risks and costs of hiring a permanent staff of associates, and the trend is here to stay.

How many years of experience do you need to be a per diem attorney?

Per Diem Attorneys who make appearances through ZRPD are interviewed, vetted and qualified through our per diem attorney specialist. We require a minimum of three (3) years of experience, in the area of practice in which the attorney will appear, most attorneys have much more experience than the minimum requirement. We confirm that all attorneys on our roster are in good standing, fully licensed to practice law in the necessary courts and that there is no recorded disciplinary action against them.

What is a per diem attorney?

A per diem attorney, sometimes referred to as “Of Counsel” or covering attorney, is an attorney who appears at a court appearance or deposition on behalf of the attorney of record on a case, just for the day.

What is ZR per diem?

ZR Per Diem offers court appearance and deposition coverage in all counties in NY and NJ, and limited counties in PA. We provide coverage on a wide variety of matters including personal injury, foreclosure, contract, general civil matters, consumer credit, matrimonial, family, criminal, bankruptcy, and much more.

Can a per diem attorney appear on behalf of an acting attorney?

Since per diem attorneys appear on behalf of the Attorney of Record on a case, we can only arrange coverage on behalf of the acting attorney on a case. We cannot accept appearances on behalf of pro se litigants, or people who do not have representation.

Reasons to Join AppearMe

If you are a lawyer in New Jersey, it makes sense to join AppearMe for a number of good reasons.

How to Find New Jersey Per Diem Attorneys

You need to sign up to the AppearMe application. It will take 2-3 minutes of your time to sign up. We request simple information that you don’t need even to think long about, like your name, bar number, state, phone number, etc.