Litigation Associate: Hybrid, First/Second Chair Growth

Orion Placement; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement in Leesburg, Virginia is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to handle a broad range of matters from inception through resolution within a collaborative team.

This hybrid role offers meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and growth potential, requiring 3+ years of civil litigation, first- or second-chair experience in Virginia courts, and strong writing, research, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience with a law firm.
• First- or second-chair litigation experience in Virginia courts.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and pleadings in Virginia courts
• Take and defend depositions and manage discovery strategy
• Appear in court, including hearings and trials, as first or second chair
• Work directly with clients to develop case strategy and deliver results
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys across practice areas

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Advocacy

First- or second-chair litigation

Independent work in team

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Virginia Bar license in good standing

Job description

Orion Placement in Leesburg, Virginia is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to handle a broad range of matters from inception through resolution within a collaborative team.

This hybrid role offers meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and growth potential, requiring 3+ years of civil litigation, first- or second-chair experience in Virginia courts, and strong writing, research, and advocacy skills.