What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Litigation Attorney position at Direct Counsel?
Contract Litigation Attorney – Top International Law Firm
Direct Counsel is seeking a contract litigation attorney to join a top international law firm in handling high-profile litigation matters for a major technology company. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex disputes in a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with general litigation matters, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda
- Support discovery efforts, including document review, deposition preparation, and privilege analysis
- Collaborate with attorneys across multiple jurisdictions, including an international team based in South America
- Provide strategic case analysis on evolving legal issues
- Heavy data analysis
- Summarizing, analyzing documents and readouts
- Work with one of the firms' most prestigious clients.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in California
- 2-4 years of general litigation experience in a law firm or in-house setting
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience handling discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual Italian a plus, but not required.
Why This Role?
- Gain hands-on experience with high-profile, complex litigation matters
- Work with top-tier attorneys at a globally recognized law firm
- Opportunity for a long-term engagement with ongoing opportunities
If you're interested in this opportunity, apply today to learn more!