Remote Civil Litigation Partner | Lead & Mentor (CA)

Orion Placement; California; Remote; USD 190,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Job summary

Orion Placement in California seeks a senior civil litigation defense attorney to lead matters from evaluation through resolution. You will oversee cases, mentor associates, and coordinate defense strategies, with full remote work across the state and occasional court appearances.

This role requires a California Bar license, 4+ years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and communication skills, and experience supervising junior attorneys.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience supervising associate attorneys or independently managing litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil litigation defense matters from evaluation through resolution, including trial preparation.
• Develop defense strategies, evaluate claims, and identify favorable outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor associate attorneys, guiding litigation strategy and case management.
• Handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, and other phases of litigation.
• Collaborate with clients, insurance reps, and legal teams to deliver effective representation.
• Review pleadings and filings to maintain high-quality work.
• Manage case priorities and drive litigation forward while maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Legal writing

Communication skills

Supervising associates

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement in California seeks a senior civil litigation defense attorney to lead matters from evaluation through resolution. You will oversee cases, mentor associates, and coordinate defense strategies, with full remote work across the state and occasional court appearances.

This role requires a California Bar license, 4+ years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and communication skills, and experience supervising junior attorneys.