Litigation Associate
Direct CounselSan Diego, California, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted January 13, 2026
165000 - 185000 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
Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized AmLaw 200 law firm in Southern California. Must have 3+ years of experience, an active California Bar license, and strong advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills.
Requirements
- Trial preparation and courtroom experience, including file responsibility, motion practice, and deposition experience
- Experience working with e-discovery software
- Exceptional advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills
- Strong academic credentials
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with a solid work ethic
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Health insurance with HSA/FSA options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Vacation and sick time
- Parking/public transportation allowance
- Employee assistance program