Attorney

Orion Placement; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Lake Oswego, Oregon, seeks an experienced litigator to manage matters from inception to trial. You will draft persuasive motions, briefs, and pleadings and analyze complex issues to develop effective strategies.

Active Oregon State Bar membership is required; 5+ years of relevant litigation experience and strong writing, research, and briefing skills are essential. There is potential for hybrid flexibility after three months of training.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon State Bar membership.
• 5+ years of directly relevant litigation experience required; candidates with particularly strong credentials may receive consideration with somewhat less experience.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and briefing skills are essential.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, communication, and case management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage substantive litigation responsibilities.
• Trial experience preferred; Plaintiff-side litigation experience preferred.
• Stable professional history and commitment to long-term career growth.
• Ability to commute to Lake Oswego for in-person responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial stages through resolution and trial.
• Draft persuasive motions, responses, pleadings, briefs, and other sophisticated legal documents.
• Analyze discovery, evidence, and complex legal issues to develop effective case strategies.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Evaluate legal and factual issues and provide thoughtful strategic recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and provide responsive, compassionate, and professional counsel.
• Take ownership of deadlines, case strategy, preparation, and overall matter management.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Research

Briefing

Case Management

Trial Experience

Plaintiff-side Experience

Job description

Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected plaintiff-side litigation team where your advocacy directly helps injured individuals and families pursue justice and financial security.
• Take meaningful ownership of sophisticated litigation matters from early case development through resolution and trial.
• Put exceptional legal writing and briefing skills to work on substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and case strategy.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and support professionals who are committed to excellent client service and strong legal outcomes.
• Enjoy potential hybrid flexibility after approximately three months of training while remaining closely connected to the team.
• Build a long-term career in a collaborative environment that values strong advocacy, professional stability, and meaningful client relationships.

Location

Lake Oswego, Oregon. This position begins on-site for approximately the first three months of training, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule afterward. Candidates must remain local and available to commute to the Lake Oswego office for mandatory meetings, trials, firm events, and other in-person responsibilities.

Note

Active Oregon State Bar membership is required. We are seeking an experienced litigator with 5+ years of relevant litigation experience, exceptional legal writing and briefing skills, and the ability to manage sophisticated matters. Plaintiff-side and trial experience are strongly preferred. Attorneys coming from in-house or solo practice may be considered and are not expected to bring a book of business or existing cases.

About Us

We are a litigation-focused law firm committed to helping individuals and families who have been injured by negligent or wrongful conduct. Our team handles significant matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence, product liability, insurance disputes, and complex litigation. We believe clients deserve thoughtful counsel, strong advocacy, and a team genuinely invested in protecting their long-term interests. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from initial stages through resolution and trial.
• Draft persuasive motions, responses, pleadings, briefs, and other sophisticated legal documents.
• Analyze discovery, evidence, and complex legal issues to develop effective case strategies.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Evaluate legal and factual issues and provide thoughtful strategic recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and provide responsive, compassionate, and professional counsel.
• Take ownership of deadlines, case strategy, preparation, and overall matter management.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon State Bar membership.
• 5+ years of directly relevant litigation experience required; candidates with particularly strong credentials may receive consideration with somewhat less experience.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and briefing skills are essential.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, communication, and case management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage substantive litigation responsibilities.
• Trial experience preferred.Plaintiff-side litigation experience preferred.
• Stable professional history and demonstrated commitment to long-term career growth.
• Ability to commute to Lake Oswego as required for in-person responsibilities.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work that has a meaningful impact on clients during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. Our team values excellent writing, thoughtful strategy, collaboration, and genuine commitment to clients. For an experienced litigator who wants significant responsibility, sophisticated casework, and the potential for long-term hybrid flexibility, this is an opportunity to build an impactful next chapter in your career.

JPC - 2255

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance