Hybrid NYC Civil Litigation Associate — Mentorship & Uncapped Bonus

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Orion Placement in New York City is seeking a Litigation Associate to manage a sophisticated civil defense docket. You will handle motions, pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, and case strategy while working closely with mentors on a broad range of professional liability, securities, employment, and insurance‑related claims.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and have 1+ year of civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active New York and New Jersey bar admission required.
• 1+ year of civil litigation experience required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Deposition, motion practice, discovery, or direct client experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload and drive matters from initial assignment through resolution.
• Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, court appearances, and case conferences.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide clear updates, recommendations, and strategic guidance.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex factual and legal issues.
• Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced attorneys.
• Manage deadlines, discovery obligations, and competing case priorities.
• Contribute to matters involving professional liability, securities, employment, insurance-related claims, and other civil litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement in New York City is seeking a Litigation Associate to manage a sophisticated civil defense docket. You will handle motions, pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, and case strategy while working closely with mentors on a broad range of professional liability, securities, employment, and insurance‑related claims.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and have 1+ year of civil litigation experience.