Contract Attorney
$45.5 per hourDirect Counsel
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 ResponsibilitiesReview 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
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)
Hourly pay: $45.50
Candidates must not be current or former members of CalPERS
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 more than 2 months ago
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