Job Description
Litigation Associate Attorney (2+ Years)
Locations: San Diego (preferred), Los Angeles, San Francisco
Direct Counsel is seeking a Complex Litigation Associate to join a top-tier law firm in its high-profile litigation team in California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex litigation matters, support client development activities, and collaborate with a results-driven team.
The associate will handle a variety of responsibilities, including legal research, brief writing, discovery, and document production. The firm values team collaboration and encourages participation in articles, speaking engagements, and other client-facing opportunities.
Qualifications:- J.D. or L.L.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admission or eligibility for admission in California.
- At least 2 years of experience in complex litigation matters.
- Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset and professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
- Salary range: $235,000$260,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered.
Key skill Required
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Comprehensive
- Development
- Legal Research
- Litigation
- Professionalism
- Research
- Speaking Engagements
- Team Collaboration
- Writing
