Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Redlands, CA, is seeking a litigation attorney with over 3 years of experience. The role involves managing high-exposure civil litigation matters and drafting essential legal documents. Candidates should have strong writing skills and preferably experience in public entity defense. This in-office position offers a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, with additional benefits including dental and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Preferred public entity defense experience (school districts, municipalities).
• Strong legal writing skills and organizational abilities are vital.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage civil litigation, including public entity defense.
• Draft legal documents and perform legal research.
• Organize case files and communicate with clients effectively.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal writing skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Active bar membership (California preferred)

Job description

Pay

$85,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle high-exposure civil litigation matters with real complexity and real responsibility
• Work on public entity defense cases for school districts and similar organizations
• Join a well-established Inland Empire firm with deep community roots and long-term stability
• Get hands‑on litigation work: strategy, research, drafting, case management, and client‑facing support
• Clear growth path for strong litigators who want meaningful courtroom and case ownership over time

Location

On‑site, Monday–Friday in Redlands, CA (this is a fully in‑office role for attorneys who want consistent collaboration and mentorship).

Note

Must have 3+ years of litigation experience; public entity defense experience is strongly preferred.

About Our Client

Our client is a long‑standing, community‑based law firm in the Inland Empire with decades of experience across civil litigation, personal injury, bankruptcy, and estate planning. They are known locally for strong advocacy, high integrity, and hands‑on service, and they represent individuals, businesses, and public entities throughout the region.

Job Description

• Support and manage high‑exposure civil litigation matters, including public entity defense cases
• Draft and revise legal documents, pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
• Perform legal research and prepare internal case strategy memos
• Maintain and organize case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
• Communicate with clients and collaborate with attorneys and staff to move matters forward
• Assist with case preparation for hearings, mediations, and other dispute‑resolution proceedings

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense)
• Public entity defense experience preferred (school districts, counties, municipalities, dioceses, etc.)
• Strong legal writing skills (motions, discovery, research)
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable handling multiple active matters
• Active bar membership in good standing (California strongly preferred)

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Stable, reputable firm with deep roots and a strong local presence
• Direct attorney access and a collaborative environment
• Interesting litigation mix with cases that sharpen judgment and trial readiness
• A place where dependable performers can grow into bigger responsibility quickly

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

JPC-670

Job Type: Full-time