Direct Counsel · 1 week ago
Jr. Data Privacy Litigation Attorney (Contract-to-Hire)
Direct Counsel is seeking a long-term contract litigation attorney based in Los Angeles or NYC to join a top international law firm, assisting with high-profile litigation matters for a major technology company. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex disputes in a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment.
Responsibilities
Assist with general litigation matters, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda
Support discovery efforts, including document review, deposition preparation, and privilege analysis
Collaborate with attorneys across multiple jurisdictions and countries
Provide strategic case analysis on evolving legal issues
Summarize and analyze documents and readouts
Work with one of the firm’s most prestigious clients
Qualification
Required
J.D. from a well-regarded law school and active bar membership in California or New York
2–4 years of litigation experience in a law firm or in-house setting
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience handling discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Eager, motivated, and ready to contribute immediately
Preferred
Interest or experience in data privacy and technology is a plus
Company
Direct Counsel
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