Public Law Litigation Associate

Direct Counsel
San Francisco, CA
Category Legal
Remote
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Public Law Litigation Associate to join a sophisticated and collaborative litigation practice representing cities, counties, special districts, public agencies, and private entities throughout California. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with 3–6 years of litigation experience interested in handling complex and high-profile public law matters.

Requirements

  • Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation
  • Assist with case assessment, discovery, motion practice, oral argument, mediation, and trial preparation
  • Draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related filings
  • Manage case deadlines and ensure compliance with procedural requirements
  • Conduct legal research and analyze complex public law and constitutional issues
  • Interface directly with clients and collaborate closely with litigation teams

Benefits

  • Annual performance-based and billable hours bonuses
  • Competitive health insurance benefits
  • 401(k) with partial match
  • Reasonable billable hour expectations
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