Civil Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage matters from initial evaluation through resolution, with direct client contact and courtroom exposure.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar with 2+ years of civil litigation experience, strong pleadings, discovery, and court-appearance skills. The role is primarily on-site in Lansdale or Pottstown, with occasional in-person court proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Hands on experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, and court appearances.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work primarily on site in Lansdale or Pottstown and attend court as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in discovery strategy.
• Appear in Pennsylvania courts for hearings, conferences, motions, and other proceedings.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients on risks, options, and potential outcomes.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient, practical resolutions when appropriate.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written arguments.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while independently managing deadlines and caseload responsibilities.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Court appearances

Case management

On-site work

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation matters with direct client contact and courtroom exposure.
• Join an established regional law practice with a strong presence throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys while continuing to sharpen your litigation, negotiation, and trial skills.
• Handle substantive matters from initial strategy through resolution rather than being limited to narrow assignments.
• Build a long term career with a collaborative team that values professional growth, client service, and community involvement.

Location:

This position can be based in Lansdale or Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The role is primarily on site, particularly while getting established with our team and clients. Some flexibility may be available once established.

Note:

Candidates must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and have 2+ years of civil litigation experience. This position requires the ability to work primarily in person and attend court proceedings as needed.

About Us

We are an established, client focused regional law firm serving individuals, businesses, municipalities, and organizations throughout *Southeastern* Pennsylvania. Our attorneys provide practical, personalized counsel across a broad range of legal matters while maintaining strong ties to the communities we serve. We value excellent client service, collaboration, professional development, and attorneys who want to build lasting careers with our team. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in discovery strategy.
• Appear in Pennsylvania courts for hearings, conferences, motions, and other proceedings.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients on risks, options, and potential outcomes.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient, practical resolutions when appropriate.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written arguments.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while independently managing deadlines and caseload responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Hands on experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, and court appearances.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work primarily on site in Lansdale or Pottstown and attend court as required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to develop as a well rounded litigator while handling substantive work and building meaningful client relationships. Our team offers experienced colleagues, direct responsibility, courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to grow your practice in an established regional firm. As you become established, there may also be increased flexibility in how you structure your work.

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Benefits:

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