Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Fort Wright (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a litigation-focused attorney for a role servicing Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia matters from Fort Wright, KY. After training, a flexible hybrid schedule typically allows 2 days from home and 3 days in the office, with travel as needed for hearings and filings.

The ideal candidate has an active Ohio Bar license, 1+ year of litigation experience, and strong legal writing and analytical skills, with additional admission in KY, WV, or IN preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Ohio Bar license required.
• 1+ year of litigation experience required.
• Admission in Kentucky, West Virginia, and/or Indiana preferred, or ability to promptly obtain admission.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working as part of a team.
• Real estate, foreclosure, creditors' rights, FDCPA, secured creditor, or bankruptcy experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel for court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in litigation hearings throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
• Manage an active caseload while meeting monthly performance and case management goals.
• Draft motions, discovery responses, briefs, appellate briefs, and other legal documents.
• Analyze legal issues and provide practical guidance to manage risk and liability.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and business partners.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings and other litigation proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals to develop efficient, effective case strategies.
• Help coordinate legal matters and contribute to the success of the broader team.
• Travel to court as needed using reliable transportation.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, organization, and client service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong legal writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $60,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, collaborative legal team where your work has real impact and your ideas are valued.
• Build your litigation career with meaningful responsibility, courtroom exposure, and a diverse caseload.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model after training, typically offering 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office, depending on hearings, audits, and business needs.
• Gain experience across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia litigation matters.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Access strong benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a clear path to expand your legal experience.
• More experienced attorneys are welcome to apply if their background is a strong fit.

Location:

Fort Wright, Kentucky, with a flexible hybrid work model after training. Our attorneys typically enjoy 2 days working from home and 3 days in the office, with flexibility based on court hearings, audits, and business needs.

Note:

To be considered, you must be an active member in good standing with the Ohio Bar and have at least 1 year of litigation experience. Strong candidates with more directly relevant litigation experience are especially encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are a growing legal organization committed to delivering practical, efficient, and results-focused legal services. Our team combines deep legal knowledge with collaboration, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to client service. We believe talented attorneys do their best work when they are trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by experienced colleagues, and given opportunities to grow. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in litigation hearings throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
• Manage an active caseload while meeting monthly performance and case management goals.
• Draft motions, discovery responses, briefs, appellate briefs, and other legal documents.
• Analyze legal issues and provide practical guidance that helps manage risk and liability.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and business partners.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings and other litigation proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals to develop efficient, effective case strategies.
• Help coordinate legal matters and contribute to the success of the broader team.
• Travel to court as needed using reliable transportation.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, organization, and client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Ohio Bar license required.
• 1+ year of litigation experience required.
• Admission in Kentucky, West Virginia, and/or Indiana is strongly preferred, or the ability to promptly obtain admission where applicable.
• U.S. District Court admission in applicable jurisdictions, or ability to obtain, is preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working effectively as part of a team.
• Real estate, foreclosure, creditors' rights, FDCPA, secured creditor, or bankruptcy experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel for court appearances.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful litigation work while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team. We offer a professional yet approachable environment, opportunities to broaden your practice, and the flexibility to balance focused office collaboration with remote work after training. Along with meaningful career growth, we offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, a robust 401(k) program, company-paid life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a business-casual work environment.

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Benefits:

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