Class Action Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid licensing fees

Modern office amenities

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a civil litigator to join our Oakland, California office. You will represent clients in complex consumer rights and class action litigation, manage case progression, and collaborate with experienced attorneys.

This position offers significant autonomy, mentorship, and a clear path toward partnership. We provide excellent benefits including full health insurance and a supportive team culture conducive to professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex consumer rights litigation.
• Draft motions, briefs, and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and manage case progression.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting motions

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

• Join a nationally recognized plaintiffs' practice handling impactful consumer rights and class action litigation.
• Work on sophisticated, high-profile cases involving data breaches, product defects, employment violations, and consumer protection.
• Gain meaningful courtroom experience in both state and federal courts while working alongside accomplished litigators.
• Enjoy significant autonomy with mentorship, professional development, and a clearly defined path toward partnership.
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your contributions have a direct impact.
• Excellent benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid licensing fees, and modern office amenities.

Location

Oakland, California – Full-time, fully on-site in our downtown office with convenient access to public transportation.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience. This position is fully on-site, and relocation assistance is not available.

About Us

We are a California-based plaintiffs' law firm dedicated to protecting consumer rights through complex class action litigation. Our team represents consumers nationwide in high-impact cases while fostering an environment where attorneys develop quickly, take ownership of meaningful work, and build long-term careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in complex consumer rights and class action litigation matters.
• Handle cases in state and federal courts appropriate to your level of experience.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage discovery, client communications, and case progression.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on nationally significant litigation.
• Analyze legal issues and develop creative solutions for challenging matters.
• Meet court deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Build strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and legal professionals.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing litigation team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, and legal briefs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Class action or plaintiff-side litigation experience is a plus but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that believes meaningful litigation can make a real difference. We provide challenging work, significant responsibility early in your career, outstanding mentorship, and a collaborative culture where attorneys are encouraged to grow professionally. With partnership potential, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on nationally significant cases, this is an exceptional place to build your litigation career.