Government Contracts Litigator - Client-Facing Associate

Orion Placement; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dependent premium coverage (30%)

Bonuses - hourly non-discretionary and

Bonuses - merit-based

Job summary

Orion Placement in San Francisco is seeking an associate to litigate bid protests, False Claims Act matters, and regulatory compliance in government contracts. You will gain early, meaningful client exposure and have a realistic path to partnership through your own development.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with a 3-day in-office expectation, and requires admission to practice in DC, Virginia, Maryland, or California.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience focused on government contracts.
• Admitted to practice in DC, Virginia, Maryland, or California.
• Experience with bid protests, claims disputes, False Claims Act, and/or compliance counseling preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong drafting is non-negotiable.
• Solid academic credentials and sharp analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Self-starter mentality with a consistent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Litigate bid protests, claims and performance disputes before federal agencies and courts.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, procurement integrity, and ethics issues.
• Handle False Claims Act matters with thoroughness and strategic focus.
• Draft and review briefs, pleadings, motions, and client correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners while maintaining meaningful autonomy on assigned work.
• Engage directly with clients, contributing to relationships that are personal, trust-based, and long-term.
• Participate in other practice group matters as interests and firm needs align.

Skills

Litigation experience

Government contracts

Strong drafting

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Job description

Orion Placement in San Francisco is seeking an associate to litigate bid protests, False Claims Act matters, and regulatory compliance in government contracts. You will gain early, meaningful client exposure and have a realistic path to partnership through your own development.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with a 3-day in-office expectation, and requires admission to practice in DC, Virginia, Maryland, or California.