Litigation Associate — Public Sector and Government Clients

Job overview

The Litigation Associate role is hybrid in San Francisco, CA. Compensation is $185,000–$225,000 per year. The firm represents public agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations across California.

What you'll do

• Manage litigation matters, including written discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• represent clients in court and administrative hearings
• participate in trials and take ownership of case strategy and execution
• communicate with clients and conduct investigations
• handle complex constitutional, statutory, and public-sector legal issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation associate

public sector law

government clients

public agencies

local governments

nonprofit organizations

discovery

depositions

motion practice

trial work

hybrid

san francisco ca

$185k–$225k/year

direct counsel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• FSA and commuter benefits.

Why this role

Hands-on responsibility, direct client contact, and involvement in hearings and trials; 4–10 years of litigation experience sought.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.