Job Description
Job DescriptionContract Attorney
Location: San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (1 day in office per week)
Compensation: $45.50 per hour
Engagement Type: Contract Assignment
Direct Counsel is seeking two Contract Attorneys for a respected public agency. This is a hybrid opportunity requiring one day per week in either the San Francisco or Los Angeles office.
This engagement is ideal for junior-to-mid-level attorneys with strong research and writing skills and experience supporting investigative or regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities
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Review investigation files for completeness and procedural accuracy
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Identify issues implicating attorney disciplinary rules
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Conduct factual and legal research
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Draft legal memoranda and written correspondence
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Prepare communications to complainants and attorneys
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Support the closure process for complaint matters
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Assist with investigative documentation and analysis
Required Qualifications
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Active California Bar license (required)
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Minimum 2+ years of attorney experience (junior-level acceptable)
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Strong legal research and writing skills
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Experience drafting motions and/or appellate briefs
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Experience writing legal memoranda (court staff attorney or clerkship experience preferred)
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Experience supporting investigations (e.g., compliance investigations, workplace investigations, regulatory reviews)
Compensation & Compliance Notes
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Hourly pay: $45.50
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Candidates must not be current or former members of CalPERS
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking attorneys who are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently within a structured review framework. Strong written communication and issue-spotting ability are essential.