Plaintiff-Side Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Orion Placement in Louisville, KY seeks an attorney with 1+ years of plaintiff-side litigation to advance files from investigation through trial. You will meet with clients and witnesses, develop facts, and build strong relationships while handling pleadings, motions, discovery, and depositions.

Active Kentucky bar license is required. You will work closely with senior trial attorneys, take ownership of matters, and gain courtroom experience in a collaborative practice focused on aggressive

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Professional judgment, initiative, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Genuine interest in plaintiff-side litigation and helping clients achieve meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance plaintiff-side litigation files from investigation through resolution and trial.
• Meet with clients and witnesses to understand claims, develop facts, and build strong working relationships.
• Investigate claims, identify evidence, and help develop compelling case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and other court proceedings.
• Work directly with partners on litigation strategy and case development.
• Prepare complex cases for trial and participate in trial-related activities.
• Take ownership of assigned matters while continuously developing your litigation and trial skills.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Initiative

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Step into meaningful plaintiff-side litigation where your work can directly change clients’ lives.
• Gain hands-on experience with depositions, hearings, discovery, motion practice, client meetings, and trial preparation.
• Take on real responsibility early while working closely with experienced trial attorneys.
• Build the skills, judgment, and courtroom confidence needed to become an exceptional trial lawyer.
• Enjoy performance-based bonus opportunities and a clear path toward increasing responsibility and professional growth.

Location

Louisville, KY — On-site. Join our team in person and collaborate closely with experienced litigators while gaining valuable courtroom and client-facing experience.

Note:

Must have an active Kentucky bar license and 1+ years of litigation experience.

About Us

We are a boutique plaintiff-side litigation practice representing individuals and families in complex, high-stakes matters. Our team is committed to aggressive advocacy, thoughtful case strategy, and achieving the strongest possible outcomes for our clients. We value initiative, professionalism, preparation, and genuine commitment to the people we serve. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage and advance plaintiff-side litigation files from investigation through resolution and trial.
• Meet with clients and witnesses to understand claims, develop facts, and build strong working relationships.
• Investigate claims, identify evidence, and help develop compelling case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and other court proceedings.
• Work directly with partners on litigation strategy and case development.
• Prepare complex cases for trial and participate in trial-related activities.
• Take ownership of assigned matters while continuously developing your litigation and trial skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Professional judgment, initiative, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Genuine interest in plaintiff-side litigation and helping clients achieve meaningful results.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work rather than simply observe from the sidelines. Our team values initiative and rewards attorneys who are ready to take ownership, learn quickly, and grow. You will work on meaningful cases, interact directly with clients and witnesses, gain courtroom exposure, and develop alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment.