Remote - Commercial Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Paid time off

Malpractice coverage

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to take true ownership of sophisticated matters with first-chair responsibility. The role offers remote work with strong in-person support and potential equity in an established practice focused on business, employment, and healthcare-related disputes.

Applicants must be Georgia-licensed with 5+ years of litigation and first-chair trial experience, and reside within ~75 miles of Atlanta to accommodate court appearances and client

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Independently manage litigation matters from start to finish.
• Strong deposition, courtroom, motion practice, and legal writing skills.
• Analytical, negotiation, and client communication abilities.
• Experience in business, commercial, employment, construction, or covenant litigation preferred.
• Must reside within approximately 75 miles of Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from initial intake through resolution or trial.
• Serve as first-chair counsel and participate in courtroom strategy and advocacy.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Represent clients in contract disputes, restrictive covenant matters, employment and labor conflicts, construction disputes, and discrimination claims.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical guidance to clients.
• Draft motions, briefs, discovery, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Research complex procedural, regulatory, and substantive legal issues.
• Collaborate with senior counsel and experienced paralegal support.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communicate strategy, risk, and case developments.
• Assist with corporate or transactional matters if interested.

Skills

Litigation experience

First-chair advocacy

Deposition skills

Courtroom advocacy

Legal writing

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Licensed to practice law in Georgia

Job description

• Take true ownership of sophisticated litigation matters with meaningful first-chair responsibility.
• Handle a diverse caseload involving business, employment, contract, restrictive covenant, construction, and healthcare-related disputes.
• Work remotely while collaborating closely with an experienced senior partner and dedicated paralegal support.
• Join an established practice where strong performers can pursue meaningful advancement and potential equity.
• Gain significant courtroom, deposition, arbitration, and mediation experience while managing cases from start to finish.
• Opportunity to expand into transactional matters if desired.

Location:

Remote position based in the Atlanta, Georgia market. Candidates must reside within approximately 75 miles of Atlanta to remain accessible for court appearances, client needs, and other in-person matters.

Note:

Applicants must be actively licensed to practice law in Georgia, have 5+ years of litigation experience, and have first-chair trial experience. Candidates must also live within approximately 75 miles of Atlanta.

About Us

We are an established law firm representing corporate and healthcare professionals in sophisticated business, employment, transactional, and litigation matters. For decades, our team has built its reputation around practical advice, strong advocacy, integrity, and personalized client service. We offer experienced attorneys meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for long-term advancement. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from initial intake through resolution or trial.
• Serve as first-chair counsel on appropriate matters and take an active role in courtroom strategy and advocacy.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Represent clients in contract disputes, restrictive covenant matters, employment and labor conflicts, construction disputes, and employment discrimination claims.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical guidance directly to clients.
• Draft motions, briefs, discovery, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Research complex procedural, regulatory, and substantive legal issues.
• Collaborate closely with senior counsel and experienced paralegal support.
• Maintain strong client relationships while communicating clearly about strategy, risk, and case developments.
• Assist with corporate or transactional matters if interested.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters from start to finish.
• Strong deposition, courtroom, motion practice, legal writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and client communication abilities.
• Experience with business, commercial, employment, construction, or restrictive covenant litigation is strongly preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Must reside within approximately 75 miles of Atlanta.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the autonomy to run sophisticated cases while still benefiting from experienced senior-level support and a collaborative team. This role offers substantial courtroom exposure, diverse matters, remote flexibility, competitive compensation, a matching 401(k), paid time off, malpractice coverage, and a streamlined path toward greater responsibility and potential equity.