Associate Attorney - General Liability & Workers' Compensation Defense

Orion Placement; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k)

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement, a growing defense litigation firm, seeks an attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience to join its hybrid team in New Castle, Delaware. You will handle general liability defense and workers' compensation matters, conduct research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and participate in depositions, arbitrations, and trials while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Active Delaware bar in good standing required; J.D.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• General liability defense and/or workers' compensation experience preferred.
• Active Delaware bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
• Ability to manage deadlines, communicate with clients, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Deposition, arbitration, trial, or court appearance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers' compensation matters.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Participate in arbitrations, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation events.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $95,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing litigation team handling a strong mix of general liability defense and workers' compensation matters.
• Build hands-on litigation experience through pleadings, discovery, depositions, arbitrations, trials, and client contact.
• Work directly with attorneys who value collaboration, professional growth, and strong client service.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule based out of the New Castle, DE office.
• Be part of a well-established multi-office firm offering competitive compensation, bonuses, 401(k), medical benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Location: This is a hybrid position based out of the New Castle, DE office, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and flexible work.

Note: Candidates must have an active Delaware bar license in good standing and 2+ years of litigation experience. General liability defense litigation or workers' compensation experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a growing defense litigation firm with a collaborative culture, strong client relationships, and a commitment to attorney development. Our team handles a wide range of litigation matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to build meaningful courtroom, deposition, arbitration, and trial experience. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers' compensation matters.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft well-reasoned pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Participate in arbitrations, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Manage deadlines, case strategy, and client expectations in an organized and professional manner.
• Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation events.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• General liability defense litigation and/or workers' compensation experience preferred.
• Active Delaware bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
• Ability to manage deadlines, communicate with clients, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Deposition, arbitration, trial, or court appearance experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility and a strong local office platform.
• Opportunity to work on both general liability and workers' compensation matters.
• Hands-on litigation experience with depositions, arbitrations, trials, and client contact.
• Collaborative attorneys, friendly office environment, and strong professional support.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, 401(k), medical benefits, and generous overall benefits.
• Growth opportunity within a respected multi-office defense litigation firm.

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Benefits:

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