Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an experienced civil litigator to own matters from pleadings to resolution in Maple Grove, MN. You will represent clients in real estate, business, estates, and trusts, crafting strategies and persuasive pleadings.

The role emphasizes mentoring, growth of the practice, and collaboration within a growing firm. Minnesota Bar admission and 4+ years of civil litigation are required, with on-site work preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota Bar admission.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with pleadings, motions, written discovery, and depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Willingness to work primarily on-site in Maple Grove.
• Experience with real estate, business, probate, or trust disputes is a plus.
• Prior law firm experience preferred; solo practitioners are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, motions, depositions, and resolution.
• Represent clients in disputes involving real estate, business matters, estates, and trusts.
• Develop effective litigation strategies and provide practical, thoughtful legal guidance.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, negotiate resolutions, and advocate for clients.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys and mentor junior associates.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our practice.
• Provide occasional support on transactional matters as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relations

Independent work

Education

Minnesota Bar admission

4+ years civil litigation experience

Job description

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful litigation matters while working with a supportive, collaborative legal team.
• Enjoy a revenue-generation bonus of 20% on collected fees, rewarding your contributions and client relationships.
• Benefit from health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching, and flexibility for occasional remote work.
• Grow your practice, mentor junior attorneys, and make a lasting impact on clients and your community.
• Join a growing law firm where your experience, ideas, and professional development truly matter.

Location

Maple Grove, MN — Primarily on-site, with flexibility to work remotely on occasion. We value face-to-face collaboration while understanding the importance of work-life balance.

Note

Applicants must be admitted to the Minnesota Bar, have 4+ years of civil litigation experience, and be comfortable working primarily on-site in Maple Grove. We welcome experienced associates and solo practitioners ready to join a collaborative team.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a growing, client-focused law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal service with a personal touch. Our team handles a diverse range of legal matters and takes pride in building lasting relationships with our clients. We foster a welcoming, supportive environment where attorneys can collaborate, develop their skills, and build rewarding careers.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, motions, depositions, and resolution.
• Represent clients in disputes involving real estate, business matters, estates, and trusts.
• Develop effective litigation strategies and provide practical, thoughtful legal guidance.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, negotiate resolutions, and advocate for clients.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys and mentor junior associates.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our practice.
• Provide occasional support on transactional matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota Bar admission.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with pleadings, motions, written discovery, and depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Willingness to work primarily on-site in Maple Grove.
• Experience with real estate, business, probate, or trust disputes is a plus.
• Prior law firm experience preferred; solo practitioners are welcome.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great legal work starts with great people. You'll enjoy meaningful client relationships, approachable colleagues, opportunities to develop your practice, and a team that values your contributions.

With competitive compensation, revenue-generation bonuses, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture, we offer the opportunity to build a career you're proud of.

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Benefits

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