Contract Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

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.