Remote CA Bar Litigation Attorney - Public Entity Defense

Orion Placement; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Bonuses

Remote-friendly policy

Mentorship

Job summary

Orion Placement is recruiting for a litigation attorney to join a respected team handling public entity defense matters across California. This remote-first role offers opportunities to attend hearings, depositions, and trials while mentoring within a collaborative environment.

Applicants must be licensed in California with at least one year of litigation experience and be willing to relocate to or reside in the Bay Area to attend court proceedings when required. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload with increasing independence.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to achieve outstanding client outcomes.
• Communicate with clients regarding litigation strategy, case developments, and recommendations.
• Maintain organized case files while meeting litigation deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Orion Placement is recruiting for a litigation attorney to join a respected team handling public entity defense matters across California. This remote-first role offers opportunities to attend hearings, depositions, and trials while mentoring within a collaborative environment.

Applicants must be licensed in California with at least one year of litigation experience and be willing to relocate to or reside in the Bay Area to attend court proceedings when required. Competitive benefits apply.