Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Litigation Attorney in Burlington, Vermont, to support a variety of litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of litigation experience and a strong law background. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and collaborating with experienced attorneys. The position offers a supportive culture, professional development, and excellent benefits including health, dental, and retirement contributions. Vermont Bar admission is preferred, and candidates should have meaningful ties to the area.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Vermont or Northern New England ties are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of litigation matters, including commercial disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and discovery documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written analysis.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on litigation.
• Assist with case strategy, client communications, and negotiations.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Active law license

Vermont Bar admission

Job description

Pay: $98,000.00 - $121,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected Northern New England law firm with sophisticated litigation work and a strong regional reputation.
• Gain hands-on experience in commercial litigation, business disputes, investigations, white collar defense, government enforcement, medical malpractice defense, professional licensing, and other complex matters.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys who provide real mentorship, training, and support.
• Build your litigation career in Burlington, Vermont, with access to an outstanding quality of life, outdoor recreation, and a strong professional community.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, excellent benefits, retirement contributions, paid parking, internal CLEs, and long-term career development.

Location

This is an on-site position based in our Burlington, Vermont office, with occasional travel to other offices as needed. We strongly prefer candidates who are already in the area or have meaningful ties to Vermont or Northern New England.

Note

Candidates must have an active law license in good standing, and strong research, writing, and communication skills. Vermont Bar admission is strongly preferred.

Job Description

• Support a wide range of litigation matters, including commercial disputes, business litigation, contract disputes, investigations, government enforcement, white collar defense, medical malpractice defense, professional licensing, and other complex matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written analysis.
• Assist with discovery, motion practice, case strategy, client communications, hearings, and negotiations.
• Work directly with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters.
• Collaborate with a team that values excellent client service, strong advocacy, practical judgment, and professional growth.
• Take on increasing responsibility as your skills and experience develop.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation experience strongly preferred
• Active law license in good standing.
• Vermont Bar admission strongly preferred.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Discovery, motion practice, commercial litigation, complex litigation, government enforcement, investigations, white collar defense, medical malpractice defense, or professional licensing experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Vermont or Northern New England ties are strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Supportive, collaborative culture where attorneys are encouraged to learn, contribute, and grow.
• Strong mentorship, leading technology, internal CLEs, and professional development resources.
• Interesting litigation work with sophisticated clients and meaningful responsibility.
• Excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, HSA support, paid disability, paid life insurance, PTO, paid parking, 401(k) matching, student loan 401(k) matching, and profit sharing.
• A firm culture that values quality, integrity, teamwork, mentoring, community, and work-life balance.
• A Burlington-based role offering access to hiking, biking, skiing, water sports, and the Northern New England lifestyle.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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