Litigation Associate: Fast-Track Trial Skills & Mentorship

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

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.