Construction Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a licensed California attorney with litigation experience to manage matters from intake to resolution. You will conduct research, draft pleadings, and participate in hearings, depositions, and negotiations, building strong client relationships.

Active California Bar in good standing and 1+ year of litigation are required. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and growth within a respected boutique firm focused on construction, real estate, and business disputes.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities with attention to detail.
• Professional communication and client-service mindset.
• Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution, with increasing responsibility.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery, and other documents.
• Participate in court hearings, depositions, negotiations, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze contracts, evidence, and discovery to identify key issues.
• Work with senior attorneys on case strategy and preparation for events.
• Track court deadlines and milestones to keep matters moving efficiently.
• Develop practical legal strategies across construction, real estate, business, and prevailing wage disputes.
• Build strong client relationships while delivering high-quality work.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client service

Deadline management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build meaningful litigation experience in a respected boutique law firm with a strong construction, business, prevailing wage, and real estate practice.
• Work directly on substantive matters and develop your skills through hands-on exposure to research, pleadings, motions, hearings, negotiations, and case strategy.
• Learn from experienced attorneys in a collaborative office environment where professional development is part of the experience.
• Take increasing ownership of your caseload and client relationships as your experience grows.
• Earn annual bonus opportunities, including a minimum bonus of $12,500 for meeting required billable hours, plus additional compensation for hours worked above the annual threshold.
• Join a team where your work has a direct impact on clients, cases, and business outcomes.

Location: Los Angeles, CA — This is primarily an in-office opportunity designed for attorneys who value collaboration, mentorship, and learning alongside experienced legal professionals. One remote day per week may be considered after training and demonstrated success in the role.

Note: Active California Bar admission in good standing and at least 1+ year of litigation experience are required. We are specifically seeking an attorney who wants to work in an office, collaborate with other attorneys, and continue developing their litigation skills.

About Us

We are a respected boutique law firm serving clients across a broad range of construction, prevailing wage, business, and real estate disputes. Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters while maintaining a practical, client-focused approach, and we believe strong legal work comes from understanding each client's goals and developing strategies tailored to their needs. We value collaboration, professionalism, mentorship, and giving attorneys the opportunity to grow through meaningful work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution, with increasing responsibility as your experience develops.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Participate in court hearings, depositions, negotiations, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other case stakeholders.
• Analyze contracts, evidence, discovery materials, and other documents to identify key legal and factual issues.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy, legal analysis, and preparation for important case events.
• Track court deadlines, filing requirements, and case milestones to keep matters moving efficiently.
• Develop practical legal strategies involving construction, prevailing wage, business, and real estate disputes.
• Build strong client relationships while delivering responsive, thoughtful, and high-quality legal work.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities with attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills and a client-service mindset.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in an office environment and learning from experienced attorneys.
• Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable legal research platforms is preferred.
• Construction, real estate, business, or prevailing wage litigation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to grow as a litigator by working alongside attorneys who are invested in developing your skills rather than simply handing you assignments. Our environment is collaborative, professional, and hands-on, giving you meaningful exposure to clients, litigation strategy, and substantive legal work. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, strengthen your practice, and build a long-term legal career.

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Benefits

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