Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a civil litigator to manage cases in Sherman Oaks, CA. The role provides real responsibility from day one, with opportunities for drafting, depositions, and trial support.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in California civil litigation, preferably with a plaintiff-side background. You will work in a collaborative team environment with direct mentorship, and enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must have an active California bar license.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Comfort with fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Take and defend depositions, assist with mediation.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Plaintiff-side experience

Contingency work

Education

Active California bar membership

Job description

Pay

$90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take on meaningful personal injury and wrongful death cases that others pass on.
• Real responsibility from day one, including drafting, depositions, and trial support.
• Mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys with multi-state experience.
• Performance bonuses tied to case outcomes.
• Health benefits, 401(k), and paid time off.

Location

On-site in Sherman Oaks, CA; work alongside a dynamic trial team in a collaborative office environment.

Note

Must have an active California bar license and 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a plaintiff-side law firm focused on securing justice for clients harmed by negligence, fraud, or bad faith. Our team thrives on high-value cases with real impact.

Job Description

• Manage cases from inception to resolution under senior counsel supervision.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Take and defend depositions, assist with mediation and trial prep.
• Support settlement negotiations and strategic case development.
• Gain exposure to high-value, complex litigation cases against sophisticated defense teams.

Qualifications

• Active California bar membership in good standing.
• 1–3 years of California civil litigation experience.
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense experience considered.
• Comfort with contingency work and fast-paced litigation.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Direct mentorship and rapid professional growth.
• Exposure to complex, interesting cases early in your career.
• Collaborative, hands-on culture with meaningful impact.
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance