Hybrid Civil Litigation Associate: Uncapped Bonus

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a California-licensed associate to manage own civil litigation matters within a sophisticated practice. You will draft motions, participate in depositions and hearings, and advise clients with support from seasoned attorneys.

The role offers a hybrid Los Angeles schedule and meaningful responsibility from day one. Candidates must have JD, CA bar, 1+ year civil litigation experience; securities or professional liability exposure is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California bar admission required.
• 1+ year of civil litigation experience required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own litigation matters and drive cases toward resolution.
• Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and other documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Provide strategic updates and recommendations to clients.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex factual and legal issues.
• Develop case strategy with experienced litigators.
• Defend professionals including attorneys, accountants, architects, engineers, and insurers.
• Assist with securities disputes and FINRA matters.
• Handle Directors and Officers and other complex litigation.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Analytical Thinking

Client Communication

Case Management

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a California-licensed associate to manage own civil litigation matters within a sophisticated practice. You will draft motions, participate in depositions and hearings, and advise clients with support from seasoned attorneys.

The role offers a hybrid Los Angeles schedule and meaningful responsibility from day one. Candidates must have JD, CA bar, 1+ year civil litigation experience; securities or professional liability exposure is a plus but not required.