Direct Counsel is hiring a
Civil Litigation Attorney

Summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a civil litigation attorney to join their firm, focusing on providing healthy homes for tenants and preventing homelessness. The attorney will manage their own caseload, prepare legal documents, negotiate settlements, present cases in court, advise clients, collaborate with the team, stay updated on laws, and work from home with growth opportunities and wellness programs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar Association (CA)
• Proven experience as a litigation attorney, preferably with a focus on civil litigation
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
• Ability to draft legal documents accurately and effectively
• Strong negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload up through FSC
• Prepare pleadings, motions, oppositions to demurrers and MX to strike, discovery motions, mediations briefs, MSJ and MSA oppositions
• Be comfortable drafting law and motion off templates, and arguing motions verbally in court (typically remote)
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Present cases in court and argue on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on legal matters and guide potential outcomes
• Collaborate with our team of attorneys to develop case strategies
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact client cases

Benefits

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Work-from-home days
• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Emphasis on work-life balance