Job Description
Contract Attorney – Litigation (Practice Area TBD)
San Francisco, California | Three-to-Six Month Contract | On-Site
A nationally leading law firm is seeking a contract litigation attorney to join their San Francisco office on an initial three-to-six month engagement. Depending on workload, a second attorney may also be needed.
These attorneys will work closely with and directly support two senior partners. The specific practice area — whether employment litigation, general civil litigation, government/regulatory law, or a combination — will be determined as candidates are reviewed. We welcome candidates with strong California litigation experience across these areas.
Priority Skills & Experience
California Litigation (Required)
3–6 years of litigation experience in California state and/or federal court
Strong motion practice: drafting dispositive motions, opposing summary judgment, and independently managing discovery
Comfortable appearing at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences; ready for court from day one
Experience with injunctive relief, expedited proceedings, or high-stakes commercial/employment matters is a plus
Employment Litigation (Valued)
Experience handling employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and PAGA representative actions
Knowledge of California employment statutes (FEHA, Labor Code) and federal law (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA) is a plus
Experience advising employers and employees or appearing before state/federal administrative agencies is a plus
General Qualifications
Proven ability to manage cases or litigation components independently
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Sound professional judgment and ability to communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
Prior law firm or litigation boutique training preferred; government or clerkship experience a plus
Active California Bar membership, or ability to obtain admission promptly
Engagement Terms
Initial three-to-six month contract, with possible extension based on performance and practice needs
Full-time, on-site in San Francisco, California
Compensation commensurate with experience
Applicants can send their resumes to Chelsea Johnson at cjohnson@oncallcounsel.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
