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Contract Attorney

$45.5 per hour

Direct Counsel

Contract 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
  • Review investigation files for completeness and procedural accuracy
  • Identify issues implicating attorney disciplinary rules
  • Conduct factual and legal research
  • Draft legal memoranda and written correspondence
  • Prepare communications to complainants and attorneys
  • Support the closure process for complaint matters
  • Assist with investigative documentation and analysis
Required Qualifications
  • Active California Bar license (required)
  • Minimum 2+ years of attorney experience (junior-level acceptable)
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Experience drafting motions and/or appellate briefs
  • Experience writing legal memoranda (court staff attorney or clerkship experience preferred)
  • Experience supporting investigations (e.g., compliance investigations, workplace investigations, regulatory reviews)
Compensation & Compliance Notes
  • Hourly pay: $45.50
  • 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.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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