Creditors' Rights & Collections Litigator (CA)

Orion Placement; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a litigation attorney for a full-time, on-site role in Del Mar, California. You will manage a high-volume commercial and consumer collection caseload, appear in state courts, draft pleadings, and directly communicate with clients while working with a supportive team.

Qualified candidates hold a California Bar license and have 0–3 years of litigation experience. Creditors' rights or collections experience is a plus; state bar admissions are welcome.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required.
• 0 to 3 years of litigation experience.
• Recent California-licensed attorneys encouraged to apply.
• Creditors' rights, collections, or financial services experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional state bar admissions are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of commercial and consumer collection matters from inception through post-judgment proceedings.
• Appear in California courts both in person and virtually for hearings and other litigation proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, and other litigation documents in compliance with California law and court rules.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, litigation strategy, and recommended next steps.
• Work closely with experienced paralegals and support professionals who assist with the litigation process.
• Develop practical litigation, negotiation, case management, and courtroom skills.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team leaders across the firm on case strategy, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and business development efforts as your experience grows.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to manage high-volume caseload

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a litigation attorney for a full-time, on-site role in Del Mar, California. You will manage a high-volume commercial and consumer collection caseload, appear in state courts, draft pleadings, and directly communicate with clients while working with a supportive team.

Qualified candidates hold a California Bar license and have 0–3 years of litigation experience. Creditors' rights or collections experience is a plus; state bar admissions are welcome.