Mid-Senior Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced civil litigator to manage matters from inception through resolution in state, federal courts, and arbitration. You will draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and handle depositions, with significant client interaction and trial exposure.

The role requires a CA Bar license with 4+ years of civil litigation in a law firm, offering a hybrid schedule, generous bonuses, and strong benefits to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working as part of a collaborative team.
• Self-starter with sound judgment and a genuine interest in growing with a boutique litigation practice.
• Law firm litigation experience strongly preferred over in-house or solo practice backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage civil litigation matters from initiation through resolution in state and federal courts and arbitration.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, correspondence, and other court filings.
• Research complex legal issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Argue motions and make court appearances on behalf of clients.
• Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage discovery strategy, responses, disputes, and related litigation deadlines.
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement, hearings, and trial.
• Participate actively in trial preparation and, when appropriate, trial proceedings.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and provide clear, strategic legal guidance.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys while taking substantial ownership of assigned matters.
• Contribute to business development, networking, and professional visibility as your practice develops.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

California Bar license in good standing

Top 100 law school preferred

4+ years civil litigation experience in a law firm

Job description

Pay:

$175,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected boutique litigation team handling sophisticated, high-value matters across state and federal courts and arbitration.


• Take meaningful ownership of cases from inception through resolution, with substantial courtroom, deposition, motion, and trial exposure.


• Work directly with experienced partners who value collaboration, strategic thinking, and professional growth.


• Build strong client relationships while developing the skills and experience to advance your legal career.


• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, with the freedom to choose your two remote days each week.


• Increase your earning potential through monthly billable-hour bonuses, origination bonuses, and an annual discretionary bonus.


• Receive strong benefits plus support for professional development, networking, CLEs, conferences, marketing, and business development.

Location

Los Angeles, CA — Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. You choose which days you work remotely, with no advance approval required.

Note

Must have an active California Bar license and 4+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience in a law firm setting, including hands-on experience with motions, discovery, depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation. Candidates from in-house or solo practice backgrounds are generally not preferred.

About Us

We are a boutique litigation-focused law firm representing businesses, entrepreneurs, and other clients in complex legal matters. Our team is known for being responsive, strategic, reliable, and highly committed to achieving strong client outcomes. We foster a collaborative environment where attorneys can take ownership of meaningful work, learn from experienced partners, and build long-term careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage civil litigation matters from initiation through resolution in state and federal courts and arbitration.


• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, correspondence, and other court filings.


• Research complex legal issues and develop effective litigation strategies.


• Argue motions and make court appearances on behalf of clients.


• Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and experts.


• Manage discovery strategy, responses, disputes, and related litigation deadlines.


• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement, hearings, and trial.


• Participate actively in trial preparation and, when appropriate, trial proceedings.


• Develop trusted relationships with clients and provide clear, strategic legal guidance.


• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys while taking substantial ownership of assigned matters.


• Contribute to business development, networking, and professional visibility as your practice develops.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; Top 100 law school preferred.


• Active California Bar license in good standing.


• 4+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.


• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court.


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


• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working effectively as part of a collaborative team.


• Self-starter with sound judgment and a genuine interest in growing with a boutique litigation practice.


• Law firm litigation experience strongly preferred over in-house or solo practice backgrounds.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work rather than simply support someone else's practice. Our attorneys receive direct partner mentorship, meaningful client interaction, flexibility in how they structure their hybrid schedule, and opportunities to develop a book of business over time. We also invest in professional development and create a social, collaborative environment through team events and community activities.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance