Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A California litigation practice is seeking an attorney with an active California Bar admission and substantive litigation experience. This full-time position involves handling complex commercial disputes and requires strong writing and analytical skills. The firm offers flexible work arrangements and values mentorship and professional development. Enjoy working on high-stakes cases in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for significant responsibility and growth.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission required.
• Substantive litigation experience required.
• Experience in commercial litigation strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Manage case analysis, legal research, and investigation.
• Participate in depositions and trial preparation.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative mindset

Education

Active California Bar admission

Substantive litigation experience

Judicial clerkship experience

Job description

Pay: $135,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle sophisticated, high-impact litigation matters instead of getting stuck in narrow support work
• Gain meaningful hands-on experience in complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and bad faith matters
• Work closely with experienced attorneys who value mentorship, training, and real associate development
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team where motivated attorneys can take on significant responsibility
• Enjoy flexibility with on-site, hybrid, or fully remote arrangements depending on experience
• Build your litigation skills in a respected California practice serving clients from startups to major corporations

Location

Based in Redwood City, California, with flexibility for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work depending on experience level.

Note: Must be admitted to the California Bar and have substantive litigation experience.

About Us

We are a sophisticated California litigation practice focused on complex commercial disputes, insurance matters, appellate work, and other high-stakes business litigation. Confidential Employer. Our team is known for delivering responsive, strategic, high-quality representation while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment for our attorneys.

Job Description

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters from early case strategy through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation-related documents
• Manage fact investigation, legal research, and case analysis
• Participate in depositions, court appearances, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Work on insurance coverage and bad faith matters, depending on experience
• Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys on litigation strategy and client service
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members
• Take increasing ownership of matters as skills and experience grow

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission required
• Substantive litigation experience required
• Experience in commercial litigation strongly preferred
• Insurance coverage and/or bad faith experience preferred
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team
• Motivated, professional, and eager to take on meaningful responsibility

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the kind of environment many attorneys look for but do not often find: sophisticated work, strong mentorship, real growth opportunity, and flexibility. Our team values responsiveness, collaboration, and high-quality lawyering without unnecessary bureaucracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to sharpen their litigation skills, gain substantive experience, and grow with a respected California practice.

JPC-786

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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