Litigation & Privacy Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation & Privacy Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm with a highly regarded Employment & Labor practice. This opportunity is available in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, or San Francisco.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside collaborative attorneys on sophisticated litigation and counseling matters involving ADA accessibility compliance, website accessibility, California privacy litigation, and broader employment-related disputes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of litigation, accessibility, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters involving ADA accessibility and accommodations law, with a focus on website accessibility claims

• Assist clients with accessibility compliance strategies and risk mitigation efforts

• Work on physical accessibility litigation and California privacy-related litigation matters, including claims arising under CIPA and related statutes

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents

• Collaborate closely with partners and team members on case strategy and client counseling

• Support broader employment and labor litigation matters as needed

• Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a dynamic practice environment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of litigation experience at a law firm or comparable legal setting

• Strong academic credentials

• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills

• Experience with ADA accessibility litigation and/or California privacy law is a plus

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

• Comfortable working with technology and handling technology-related legal issues

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in California

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized practice known for its strategic, business-oriented approach and collaborative culture. Attorneys in this group work on sophisticated and evolving legal issues for both local and multinational clients while receiving meaningful mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $215,000 – $260,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off and holidays

• Bonus opportunities

Direct Counsel is an equal opportunity recruiter and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.