Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Irvine, California seeks an experienced plaintiff-side civil litigator to manage a serious-injury caseload with hands-on deposition and motion practice. You will work closely with senior litigators, develop case strategies, and advance complex civil matters in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate holds California bar licensure, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and 2+ years of civil litigation experience, including depositions and motion work.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience; plaintiff-side experience preferred.
• Hands-on deposition experience; state and federal motion practice a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery, and responses for plaintiff-side personal injury and related matters.
• Handle law and motion matters in California state and federal court.
• Take and defend depositions of defendants, experts, and treating physicians.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial, including medical experts.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Medical records review

Trial experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Pay: $115,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take meaningful ownership of serious personal injury and complex civil litigation matters.
• Build hands-on experience with depositions, motions, experts, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Work directly with experienced litigators while developing your own case strategy and courtroom skills.
• Gain exposure to high-value, expert-heavy cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries.
• Enjoy a strong benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) with a 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and continuing education support.
• Join a collaborative, growth-focused team where your work directly impacts clients and their families.

Location: Irvine, California - Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule while collaborating closely with an experienced litigation team.

Note: Must have an active California Bar license in good standing, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and 2+ years of civil litigation experience with hands-on deposition and California law and motion experience.

About Us

We are a respected plaintiffs-focused litigation firm dedicated to achieving meaningful results for seriously injured clients and their families. Our attorneys handle complex cases with a combination of strategic advocacy, compassion, and hands-on litigation experience. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft complaints, demand letters, written discovery, and discovery responses for plaintiff-side personal injury, elder abuse, and employment matters.
• Handle law and motion matters from drafting and opposing through arguing motions in California state and federal court.
• Take depositions of defendants, treating physicians, and retained experts.
• Defend plaintiff depositions and prepare clients thoroughly for testimony.
• Prepare lay witnesses, treating providers, and experts for depositions and trial.
• Collaborate directly with medical, biomechanical, economic, life care planning, and accident reconstruction experts to develop case theories and damages.
• Review medical records, imaging, and provider reports to evaluate causation, mechanism of injury, and damages.
• Develop litigation strategy with senior attorneys and execute case plans independently.
• Attend hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members.
• Independently manage a serious-injury caseload while maintaining strong organization and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience; plaintiff-side experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience taking and defending depositions.
• California state court law and motion experience; federal court experience is a plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, oral advocacy, and case management skills.
• Ability to review and understand medical records and injury-related evidence.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines independently.
• Personal injury, medical malpractice, general liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, or traumatic brain injury experience is preferred.
• Trial experience, including first or second chair, is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have meaningful responsibility from day one while building the skills that can take your litigation career to the next level. Our team values mentorship, collaboration, independence, and high-quality advocacy, giving you the opportunity to work on serious cases while learning from experienced litigators. We also invest in your development through continuing education, team events, and a benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance