Associate - Civil Litigation
Direct CounselLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted June 25, 2025
150000 - 180000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a range of civil litigation matters from inception through trial.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in California
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience required
- Strong writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and client service
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($150k-180k) and very generous bonus structures
- Health, dental, and vision, disability insurance, long term care
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays