Hybrid Civil Litigation Associate — Growth, Bonus & PTO

Orion Placement; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Billable bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Flexible work

Mentorship program

CLE/pro bono opportunities

Path to partnership

Job summary

Orion Placement in San Francisco, CA seeks a California-licensed civil litigation defense attorney to join our collaborative firm. The role involves handling civil defense matters, managing all stages from discovery to pre-trial, and working in a hybrid SF office.

Collaborate with partners, prepare motions and briefs, keep clients updated, and coordinate with a legal assistant. Candidates need at least 1 year of civil litigation experience and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• Minimum 1 year of civil litigation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with court rules, calendaring, and civil procedure in state and federal courts.
• Ability to manage caseload independently and meet billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary handling attorney on civil litigation defense cases
• Manage all stages of litigation including discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and pre-trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners and clients to strategize on case development and resolution
• Prepare legal documents including motions and correspondence
• Participate in occasional trial preparation and proceedings
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates
• Utilize a legal assistant for administrative support

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Orion Placement in San Francisco, CA seeks a California-licensed civil litigation defense attorney to join our collaborative firm. The role involves handling civil defense matters, managing all stages from discovery to pre-trial, and working in a hybrid SF office.

Collaborate with partners, prepare motions and briefs, keep clients updated, and coordinate with a legal assistant. Candidates need at least 1 year of civil litigation experience and strong written and verbal communication skills.