Yes, the hiring law firm must directly supervise and review all work performed by contract attorneys hired through the Contract Counselors platform. While all contract attorneys are licensed attorneys in good standing with at least one state bar, they are providing services in a paraprofessional capacity. The hiring law firm retains all responsibility for the work product of the contract attorney.  Contract attorneys may not have communications with the law firm’s client, any opposing counsel or witnesses, and may not sign or file any documents with any court or administrative body. The hiring law firm is responsible for its own relationship with its clients, and the contract attorney must not have any control over any fees charged to the law firm’s clients. These rules allow for contract attorneys to provide services to law firms outside of their state without violating the prohibition on the unauthorized practice of law.