Civil Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Woodland Hills, CA, is seeking a licensed California attorney to join its civil litigation defense team as a litigations associate. You will manage civil litigation cases through all phases, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and participate in strategy, negotiations, and trial preparation.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor, active California Bar membership, and at least 1 year of litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense, civil litigation, personal injury, construction defect, or employment litigation is a plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Experience tracking billable hours is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation cases through all phases with guidance from experienced attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare thorough legal analysis.
• Participate in case strategy, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate billing records while meeting annual billable hour expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys on complex litigation matters while delivering exceptional client service.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active California Bar license in good standing

Job description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation team with experienced trial attorneys who provide outstanding mentorship.
• Gain hands-on experience managing meaningful civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Work on a diverse caseload including insurance defense, personal injury, construction defect, employment, and commercial litigation.
• Earn quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to a competitive compensation package.
• Build your courtroom, deposition, motion practice, and client management skills in a collaborative environment.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, paid parking, and life insurance.

Location

Woodland Hills, California. This is an on-site position where you\'ll collaborate closely with an experienced litigation team. There may be an opportunity for a hybrid schedule after several months of successful employment, but this role is not fully remote.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California. Litigation experience is strongly preferred, as experience recording billable hours and managing litigation matters is important for success in this role.

About Us

We are a well-established civil litigation defense firm with decades of success representing businesses, insurers, and individuals in complex litigation matters. Our attorneys are known for their collaborative approach, exceptional legal work, and commitment to achieving outstanding client results. We invest in our attorneys\' professional development while fostering a supportive team environment where careers can thrive. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation cases through all phases with guidance from experienced attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare thorough legal analysis.
• Participate in case strategy, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate billing records while meeting annual billable hour expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys on complex litigation matters while delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Insurance defense, civil litigation, personal injury, construction defect, or employment litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Experience tracking billable hours is highly desirable.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You\'ll work alongside accomplished litigators who genuinely invest in developing attorneys. We offer challenging work, meaningful client interaction, mentorship, opportunities for courtroom experience, performance bonuses, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture where your contributions are recognized and your career can continue to grow

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Benefits:

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