Business & Civil Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Orion Placement in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an experienced civil litigator to manage matters from discovery through trial preparation. The role involves depositions, motions, mediations, court appearances, and direct client strategy.

Join an established mid-sized firm that values teamwork, professional development, and work-life balance. Hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Significant experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong experience with discovery, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances.
• Construction defect, general liability, personal injury, or business litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and competing deadlines.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organization, judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Administrative or managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from case opening through resolution.
• Counsel clients regarding legal strategy, risks, and recommended courses of action.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Draft motions, oppositions, briefs, memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, court appearances, mediations, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Review discovery materials and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Research statutes, case law, and court rulings and identify potential legal risks.
• Prepare comprehensive trial briefs and other trial materials.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and matter status from opening through close.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal support professionals.
• Meet an annual billable requirement of approximately 1,900 hours.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

• Take ownership of sophisticated litigation matters from discovery through resolution and trial preparation.
• Handle meaningful attorney-level work including depositions, motions, mediations, court appearances, and client strategy.
• Work directly with clients and play an active role in developing practical litigation strategies.
• Gain exposure across business litigation, construction defect, general liability, and personal injury matters.
• Join an established mid-sized firm that values teamwork, professional development, communication, and work-life balance.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with the benefits of in-person collaboration and added flexibility.
• Receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.

Location:

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Newport Beach, California, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Note:

Candidates must have 4+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience, a Juris Doctor degree, and an active California Bar license. Significant hands-on experience taking and defending depositions, handling court appearances and mediations, drafting and opposing motions, and independently managing litigation matters is essential.

About Us

We are an established mid-sized law firm providing a full range of sophisticated litigation and transactional services throughout California and Nevada. Our attorneys represent businesses, institutions, and individuals across a broad range of complex matters. We value teamwork, responsive client service, strong communication, professional development, and giving experienced attorneys meaningful ownership of their work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from case opening through resolution.
• Counsel clients regarding legal strategy, risks, and recommended courses of action.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Draft motions, oppositions, briefs, memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, court appearances, mediations, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Review discovery materials and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Research statutes, case law, and court rulings and identify potential legal risks.
• Prepare comprehensive trial briefs and other trial materials.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and matter status from opening through close.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal support professionals.
• Meet an annual billable requirement of approximately 1,900 hours.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Significant experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong experience with discovery, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances.
• Construction defect, general liability, personal injury, or business litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and competing deadlines.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organization, judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Administrative or managerial experience preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to manage substantive litigation matters, work directly with clients, and take real ownership of strategy and case progression. Our team values attorneys who are proactive, collaborative, and committed to excellent work while maintaining a sustainable professional life. With hybrid flexibility, professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and exposure to varied litigation matters, this is an excellent next step for an experienced litigator.