Civil Litigation Associate: Hands-on Trial Skills in SD

Orion Placement; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site role in downtown San Diego

Job summary

Orion Placement in San Diego, CA, is seeking an attorney to take ownership of substantive civil litigation matters, working with experienced trial attorneys. This is a fully on-site role that provides hands-on experience across discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, case strategy, and trial preparation with direct client interaction.

Candidates must be actively licensed with the California Bar and have 2+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other filings.
• Knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters through all stages of the case lifecycle.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in witness preparation.
• Perform legal research and develop case strategies with senior attorneys.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Review and analyze evidence, discovery materials, and case documents.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
• Collaborate with experts, opposing counsel, paralegals, and other litigation professionals.
• Assist with mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain deadlines and move matters toward resolution.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery

Depositions

Court appearances

Client communication

Case management

California procedure

Job description

Orion Placement in San Diego, CA, is seeking an attorney to take ownership of substantive civil litigation matters, working with experienced trial attorneys. This is a fully on-site role that provides hands-on experience across discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, case strategy, and trial preparation with direct client interaction.

Candidates must be actively licensed with the California Bar and have 2+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience.