Direct Counsel is looking for an for a long term contract attorney with German language skills. This position can sit in any of the following offices, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, D.C. Miami, Chicago, Silicon Valley, Tampa or Houston Candidates must be barred in one of the states the above city is located. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general litigation. This position is for 6 month or longer.

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations
• Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Work with experts
• Legal research
• Working with German counterparts
• Other projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must speak German
• Motivated with the desire to achieve top level results
• The ability to work well with a team as well as work well independently

Required Experience for the position:

• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of solid experience in litigation in State courts

Compensation:

• Highly Competitive compensation

Job Type:

• Full-time - Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Beverly Hills, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person