Remote - Litigation Attorney (California Bar) – Public Entity Defense

Orion Placement; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Employer-paid benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an attorney to join its California civil litigation practice as a litigation attorney with increasing independence. You will handle research, drafting, and strategy while attending hearings, depositions, and trials as needed.

The role offers a remote-first approach with in-person court appearances across the Bay Area. California bar licensure and at least 1 year of litigation experience are required, with mentorship and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must reside in or relocate to the California Bay Area.

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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Join a highly respected litigation team known for handling sophisticated public entity defense matters throughout California.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first role while working on meaningful, high-impact litigation.
• Gain hands-on courtroom experience with opportunities to attend hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment that supports mentorship and professional growth.
• Benefit from a reasonable billable requirement, performance-based bonuses, and outstanding employer-paid benefits.
• Build your career with a stable, established litigation practice offering long-term advancement opportunities.

Location:

Remote within the California Bay Area. Enjoy the flexibility to work from home while remaining available to attend court appearances and in-person proceedings throughout the Bay Area as needed.

Note:

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California, have at least 1 year of litigation experience, and reside in (or be willing to relocate to) the Bay Area to attend court hearings and related proceedings.

About Us

We are a well-established California civil litigation practice focused on representing public entity clients in complex and meaningful matters. Our attorneys work on challenging cases in state and federal courts while enjoying a collaborative culture that values professionalism, mentorship, and excellence. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• 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.

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.
• Must reside in or relocate to the California Bay Area.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a supportive team that believes in developing attorneys through meaningful case responsibility, collaboration, and mentorship. We offer excellent benefits, flexible work arrangements, reasonable billable expectations, bonus opportunities, and the chance to build a rewarding litigation career representing public entities across California.