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Contract Associate Attorney

United States, San Francisco · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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Job Description

A San Francisco-based litigation boutique has an immediate opening for a Contract Associate Attorney to support two senior partners on active employment and complex civil litigation matters. This engagement is expected to run three to six months, with the possibility of extension based on case needs and performance.

Job Responsibility

  • Draft dispositive motions and oppositions, including summary judgment briefing, for partner review and filing
  • Manage written discovery in employment-related matters, including wage and hour and PAGA claims
  • Conduct legal research related to California employment statutes and applicable federal law
  • Support preparation for hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
  • Assist with expedited proceedings, injunctive relief matters, and high-exposure litigation
  • Communicate with clients and opposing counsel at the direction of supervising attorneys
  • Support overall litigation strategy in collaboration with senior partners

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of California litigation experience
  • Active California Bar admission, in good standing
  • Strong motion practice and discovery experience
  • Experience handling employment matters including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, or PAGA representative actions
  • Working knowledge of FEHA, California Labor Code, and applicable federal statutes (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA) is highly desirable
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines simultaneously
  • High level of professionalism and sound professional judgment

Nice to have

Working knowledge of FEHA, California Labor Code, and applicable federal statutes (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA) is highly desirable

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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