Hybrid Litigation Associate — Liability & Workers’ Comp

Orion Placement; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k)

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement, a growing defense litigation firm, seeks an attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience to join its hybrid team in New Castle, Delaware. You will handle general liability defense and workers' compensation matters, conduct research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and participate in depositions, arbitrations, and trials while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Active Delaware bar in good standing required; J.D.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• General liability defense and/or workers' compensation experience preferred.
• Active Delaware bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in liability defense.
• Ability to manage deadlines, communicate with clients, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Deposition, arbitration, trial, or court appearance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of general liability defense and workers' compensation matters.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Answer written discovery and manage discovery deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Participate in arbitrations, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, courts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Travel as needed for court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation events.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff in a hybrid office environment.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement, a growing defense litigation firm, seeks an attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience to join its hybrid team in New Castle, Delaware. You will handle general liability defense and workers' compensation matters, conduct research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and participate in depositions, arbitrations, and trials while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Active Delaware bar in good standing required; J.D.