Litigation Associate - Own High-Stakes Caseload

Orionplacement; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Origination bonus program

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception to resolution. You will draft pleadings for CA state and federal courts, handle all discovery phases, and prepare witnesses for hearings and trials.

You’ll negotiate with clients, maintain strong relationships, and collaborate with partners on high-value matters while mentoring junior lawyers as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court proceedings.
• Knowledge of California civil procedure and state and federal court practice.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Experience from a law firm, in-house legal department, or solo practice with substantial litigation responsibility is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload independently from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents for California state and federal courts.
• Conduct all phases of discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Prepare witnesses and experts for hearings, depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Represent clients during negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with partners on complex, high-value litigation matters.
• Assist with litigation strategy, legal research, and case development.
• Support business development efforts and cultivate client relationships.
• Mentor junior legal professionals as the team continues to grow.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Client relationships

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception to resolution. You will draft pleadings for CA state and federal courts, handle all discovery phases, and prepare witnesses for hearings and trials.

You’ll negotiate with clients, maintain strong relationships, and collaborate with partners on high-value matters while mentoring junior lawyers as the team grows.