Contract Attorney (ID# 4911)

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 & ExperienceCalifornia Litigation (Required)3–6 years of litigation experience in California state and/or federal courtStrong motion practice: drafting dispositive motions, opposing summary judgment, and independently managing discoveryComfortable appearing at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences; ready for court from day oneExperience with injunctive relief, expedited proceedings, or high-stakes commercial/employment matters is a plusEmployment Litigation (Valued)Experience handling employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and PAGA representative actionsKnowledge of California employment statutes (FEHA, Labor Code) and federal law (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA) is a plusExperience advising employers and employees or appearing before state/federal administrative agencies is a plusGeneral QualificationsProven ability to manage cases or litigation components independentlyStrong research, writing, and analytical skillsSound professional judgment and ability to communicate directly with clients and opposing counselPrior law firm or litigation boutique training preferred; government or clerkship experience a plusActive California Bar membership, or ability to obtain admission promptlyEngagement TermsInitial three-to-six month contract, with possible extension based on performance and practice needsFull-time, on-site in San Francisco, CaliforniaCompensation commensurate with experienceApplicants 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.