Litigation Counsel
Direct CounselSan Francisco, California, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States • California, United States • Sacramento, California, United States
Posted March 31, 2026
175000 - 230000 USD
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 Counsel job opening for a senior attorney with 8+ years of litigation experience to handle complex, high-impact matters involving constitutional rights, real estate disputes, and business torts in a hybrid, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- 8+ years of litigation experience
- Significant experience drafting briefs, wide-ranging motions, and complex court filings
- Strong background in state and federal court practice
- California Bar admission required
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Proven ability to independently manage significant litigation matters
Benefits
- Hybrid work flexibility
- A collegial and collaborative team environment
- Sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters
- Long-term stability within a respected litigation practice