Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Orion Placement; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Billable bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Flexible work

Mentorship program

CLE/pro bono opportunities

Path to partnership

Job summary

Orion Placement in San Francisco, CA seeks a California-licensed civil litigation defense attorney to join our collaborative firm. The role involves handling civil defense matters, managing all stages from discovery to pre-trial, and working in a hybrid SF office.

Collaborate with partners, prepare motions and briefs, keep clients updated, and coordinate with a legal assistant. Candidates need at least 1 year of civil litigation experience and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• Minimum 1 year of civil litigation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with court rules, calendaring, and civil procedure in state and federal courts.
• Ability to manage caseload independently and meet billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary handling attorney on civil litigation defense cases
• Manage all stages of litigation including discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and pre-trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and clients to strategize on case development and resolution
• Prepare legal documents including motions and correspondence
• Participate in occasional trial preparation and proceedings
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates
• Utilize a legal assistant for administrative support

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Note: This position requires employees to work a hybrid schedule at the San Francisco, CA office.

Note: You must be licensed to practice law in California and have at least 1 year of civil litigation experience. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not schedule a call, as it will be canceled.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-regarded civil litigation defense firm with a longstanding presence across California and Nevada. Known for its supportive and collaborative environment, the firm provides its attorneys with resources to grow their practice while maintaining work-life balance. They pride themselves on professional development, mentorship, and offering meaningful trial and case-handling experience from the outset.

Job Description

• Serve as primary handling attorney on civil litigation defense cases
• Manage all stages of litigation including discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and pre-trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and clients to strategize on case development and resolution
• Prepare legal documents including motions and correspondence
• Participate in occasional trial preparation and proceedings
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates
• Utilize a legal assistant for administrative support

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California
• At least 1 year of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense side)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with court rules, calendaring, and civil procedure in state and federal courts
• Ability to manage caseload independently and meet billable hour requirements

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Hybrid flexibility with an attorney cohort in the San Francisco office
• Billable bonus structure ($120/hour over 1,860 hours)
• Firm-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 4% match after six months
• Unlimited PTO policy (billable requirements apply)
• Parental leave and flexible work options
• Onboarding buddy, attorney mentor, and regular CLE/pro bono opportunities
• Long-term growth potential with a clear partnership track