Associate Litigation Attorney - Nationwide Travel & Impact

Orion Placement; Edwardsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Continuing education

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Gym access

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an attorney with 2+ years of experience to represent clients in complex occupational exposure and serious illness litigation. The role is hybrid, based in Edwardsville, Illinois, with up to 80% travel nationwide.

You will develop cases with a seasoned team, interview clients and witnesses, and conduct depositions and legal research. The position requires active Illinois licensure, strong writing and communication skills, and a commitment to client advocacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of attorney experience.
• Active Illinois law license required.
• Deposition or trial experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, interviewing, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex medical, industrial, employment, and factual information.
• Willingness to travel nationwide up to 80%.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex occupational exposure and serious illness litigation.
• Develop and prepare assigned cases in collaboration with attorneys and litigation support professionals.
• Conduct in-person and telephone interviews with clients, potential clients, and fact witnesses.
• Prepare for and conduct fact witness depositions.
• Review and analyze medical, employment, military, union, Social Security, and other relevant records.
• Evaluate testimony and evidence to identify important facts and strengthen case strategy.
• Travel throughout the United States to meet clients and witnesses.
• Perform legal research and writing in support of active litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client interviewing

Communication skills

Job description

Orion Placement seeks an attorney with 2+ years of experience to represent clients in complex occupational exposure and serious illness litigation. The role is hybrid, based in Edwardsville, Illinois, with up to 80% travel nationwide.

You will develop cases with a seasoned team, interview clients and witnesses, and conduct depositions and legal research. The position requires active Illinois licensure, strong writing and communication skills, and a commitment to client advocacy.