Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Greenville, SC seeks a litigation-focused associate to begin a legal career with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will assist with medical malpractice, commercial, and general civil litigation matters, developing courtroom, research, and writing skills under experienced attorneys.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited law school and be eligible to sit for the South Carolina Bar, or meet UBE/MPRE requirements for SC admission within the past three years.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Passed the South Carolina Bar Exam, or passed the UBE and MPRE with qualifying scores for South Carolina admission within the past 3 years
• 0 to 2 years of legal or litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and advocacy
• Strong academic performance is valued
• Moot Court, Law Journal, clerkship, or similar law school experience is preferred
• Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking ability

Responsibilities

• Assist with medical malpractice, commercial, and general civil litigation matters
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Develop strong written and oral advocacy skills through hands-on case involvement
• Support case preparation, discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation activities
• Work closely with experienced attorneys to develop legal strategy and evaluate complex issues
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, and other parties
• Take on increasing responsibility as your experience and capabilities grow

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Written communication

Litigation

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Launch your litigation career with hands-on experience and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Work on sophisticated medical malpractice, commercial, and general litigation matters
• Build strong courtroom, research, writing, and case strategy skills alongside experienced attorneys
• Gain exposure to the type of complex work often associated with much larger firms
• Join a collaborative team where intellectual curiosity, initiative, and professional growth are valued
• Establish a strong foundation for a long-term career as a successful litigation attorney

Location

This is a full-time, permanent, on-site opportunity in our Greenville, South Carolina office, offering the chance to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain valuable day-to-day mentorship.

Note

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and must have passed the South Carolina Bar Exam, or passed the Uniform Bar Exam and MPRE within the past 3 years with qualifying scores for South Carolina admission.

About Us

We are a close-knit law firm delivering sophisticated, high-quality legal work across a diverse range of practice areas. Our team handles complex litigation and business matters while providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Assist with medical malpractice, commercial, and general civil litigation matters
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Develop strong written and oral advocacy skills through hands-on case involvement
• Support case preparation, discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation activities
• Work closely with experienced attorneys to develop legal strategy and evaluate complex issues
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, and other parties
• Take on increasing responsibility as your experience and capabilities grow

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school
• Passed the South Carolina Bar Exam, or passed the UBE and MPRE with qualifying scores for South Carolina admission within the past 3 years
• 0 to 2 years of legal or litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and advocacy
• Strong academic performance is valued
• Moot Court, Law Journal, clerkship, or similar law school experience is preferred
• Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking ability

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your legal career with more than just a title. You will work alongside experienced attorneys, contribute to meaningful cases, and develop the practical skills needed to become a confident and capable litigator. We value initiative, teamwork, and professional development, and we offer an environment where your contributions can make a real impact.

Benefits:

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