Plaintiff-Side Litigation Associate: Trial-Ready Advocate

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

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