Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Orionplacement in Columbus, OH seeks a litigator with 3+ years of experience and an active Ohio license. You will manage pleadings, discovery, depositions, and hearings, while shaping case strategy and preparing witnesses.

Join a collaborative team offering ownership from inception to resolution, flexible billable hours, competitive compensation, mentorship, and opportunities for long‑term growth. You will work directly with clients, draft filings, and appear in court to advance cases.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Active Ohio law license.
• Experience handling substantive litigation matters with increasing levels of independence.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and case strategy.
• Deposition and courtroom experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive litigation matters through pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, witness preparation, and resolution.
• Work directly with clients and participate in case strategy discussions.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies while proactively identifying issues and practical solutions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex litigation issues.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare fact and expert witnesses for testimony.
• Appear in court, handle hearings, argue motions, and pursue other stand-up advocacy opportunities.
• Exercise independent judgment and take ownership of assigned matters and deadlines.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across offices while confidently moving matters forward.
• Contribute to a team culture focused on excellent client service and professional development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case strategy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay:

$125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take meaningful ownership of litigation matters rather than serving solely in a supporting role.


• Gain hands-on experience with depositions, motion practice, hearings, witness preparation, and courtroom advocacy.


• Work directly with clients and contribute to litigation strategy from inception through resolution.


• Enjoy significant flexibility around billable hours while continuing to build valuable litigation experience.


• Collaborate with talented attorneys across offices in a supportive, team-oriented environment.


• Benefit from mentorship, career coaching, professional development, and opportunities for long-term growth.


• Receive competitive compensation, strong benefits, and opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonuses.

Location:

Columbus, OH. This is an on-site opportunity based in our Columbus office.

Note:

Candidates should have 3+ years of litigation experience and an active Ohio law license. Meaningful deposition and courtroom experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must also have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

About Us

We are a collaborative litigation team representing clients in a wide range of matters across the country. Our attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and work directly with clients to develop practical strategies and move cases toward resolution. We value strong advocacy, sound judgment, teamwork, responsiveness, and continued professional growth.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage substantive litigation matters through pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, witness preparation, and resolution.


• Work directly with clients and participate in case strategy discussions.


• Develop and execute litigation strategies while proactively identifying issues and practical solutions.


• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other substantive litigation documents.


• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex litigation issues.


• Take and defend depositions and prepare fact and expert witnesses for testimony.


• Appear in court, handle hearings, argue motions, and pursue other stand-up advocacy opportunities.


• Exercise independent judgment and take ownership of assigned matters and deadlines.


• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across offices while confidently moving matters forward.


• Contribute to a team culture focused on excellent client service and professional development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.


• 3+ years of litigation experience.


• Active Ohio law license.


• Experience handling substantive litigation matters with increasing levels of independence.


• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.


• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and case strategy.


• Deposition and courtroom experience strongly preferred.


• Strong analytical skills, judgment, and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.


• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This role is designed for a litigator who wants to build on their experience and take on more responsibility. You will have opportunities for direct client interaction, depositions, courtroom advocacy, and meaningful involvement in case strategy, while benefiting from a supportive team and flexible billable-hour structure. We invest in our attorneys through mentorship, career coaching, and professional development while giving you room to grow your practice and take ownership of your work.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance