Associate Attorney (Bilingual Spanish)

Orionplacement; Edwardsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an attorney located in Illinois to work primarily in field cases involving asbestos litigation. You will advocate for clients, traveling extensively across the U.S. while managing complex cases. An active law license and fluency in Spanish are essential. You’ll enjoy significant autonomy and a robust benefits package in a mission-driven law firm.

This position offers an opportunity to help individuals during critical times while developing expertise in asbestos-related legal matters.

Qualifications

• Active law license in any U.S. state, preferably Missouri or Illinois.
• 1+ year of experience in personal injury or asbestos litigation.
• Fluency in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients injured by asbestos exposure.
• Manage assigned asbestos disease cases.
• Travel extensively across the U.S. for client interviews.

Skills

Active law license

1+ year of attorney experience

Spanish fluency

Legal research and writing skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why this is a great opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized plaintiff-side firm with over $4 billion recovered for injured clients — your work creates real, lasting impact
• Travel the country meeting clients and building your practice — this role offers meaningful variety and autonomy, not a desk-bound routine
• Competitive salary with a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), continuing education, and pet insurance
• Work in a mission-driven, socially responsible environment alongside a team of experienced attorneys and legal professionals
• Build expertise in asbestos litigation, mass torts, defective drugs and devices, and workers' comp — a specialized, marketable skill set
• Annual performance bonuses available
• Free gym access, identity theft protection, and short and long-term disability coverage included

Location:

This is a primarily field-based role with significant travel — roughly 80% of your time will be spent visiting clients, witnesses, and legal proceedings across the United States. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Missouri, Illinois, Florida, Louisiana, California, New York, or Washington D.C. We offer one remote workday per week with four days in the office when not traveling. No relocation package is available for this position.

Note:

This role requires an active law license in any U.S. state (Missouri and/or Illinois preferred) and professional‑level fluency in Spanish. Candidates must also have 1+ year of attorney experience. All three are hard requirements — candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

About us

We are a well‑established, plaintiff‑side law firm with a decades‑long track record of fighting for people who have suffered catastrophic harm. Our practice spans asbestos litigation, mass torts, defective drugs and devices, workers' compensation, and broader personal injury work — and we have recovered over $4 billion on behalf of our clients. We are proud of the culture we have built: collaborative, high‑performing, and genuinely committed to the people we serve. Confidential Employer.

What you will do

• Represent clients injured by asbestos exposure, advocating fiercely on their behalf throughout each stage of the case
• Prepare and manage assigned asbestos disease cases as part of a collaborative deposition team
• Travel extensively (approximately 80%) across the U.S. to conduct in‑person client and witness interviews
• Gather and analyze records including Social Security, medical, military, and union documents to build strong case foundations
• Prepare and conduct depositions of fact witnesses, including client intake and testimony evaluation
• Summarize and synthesize fact witness deposition testimony for team review and case strategy
• Approach every client interaction with empathy — many clients are seriously or terminally ill

Qualifications

• Active law license in any U.S. state (Missouri and/or Illinois preferred)
• 1+ year of attorney experience — personal injury or asbestos litigation preferred; all litigation backgrounds considered
• Professional‑level Spanish fluency (spoken and written) — required
• Comfortable with extensive domestic travel (approximately 80%)
• Currently residing in Missouri, Illinois, Florida, Louisiana, California, New York, or Washington D.C.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
• Self‑directed, organized, and capable of managing a varied caseload with compassion and urgency

Why you will love working here

• Your caseload matters — you are helping real people through some of the hardest moments of their lives
• Grow your practice in a specialized area of law with national reach and genuine complexity
• Work alongside a tenured, supportive legal team that takes both craft and culture seriously
• Expansive benefits, firm‑sponsored continuing education, and a clear path to building a meaningful legal career

Benefits:

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