Remote Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement invites applications for a senior commercial litigation attorney in a fully remote capacity across the United States. The role emphasizes sophisticated, high-stakes disputes with meaningful responsibility and client exposure.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of private practice in complex civil litigation, a J.D. from a Top 100 U.S. law school, and an active bar license in their state of residence. Excellent writing and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial or complex civil litigation experience.
• Current private practice experience preferred.
• J.D. from a Top 100 U.S. law school.
• Active bar license in the state of residence.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Meaningful experience with motions, discovery, depositions, and substantive case responsibility.
• Big Law, Am Law, or highly regarded midsize firm training is valued but not required.
• Ability to independently manage demanding litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated commercial and business litigation from case development through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and analyze complex legal and factual issues.
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive filings.
• Lead written discovery, document analysis, and case development.
• Take and defend depositions and participate meaningfully in hearings and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients and provide practical, strategic legal guidance.
• Communicate effectively with opposing counsel, courts, clients, and internal teams.
• Independently manage multiple complex matters while maintaining exceptional work quality.
• Collaborate with experienced trial counsel on high stakes disputes.
• Take increasing responsibility for case strategy, client relationships, and courtroom advocacy.

Skills

Legal research

Written advocacy

Client communication

Strategy development

Education

J.D. from a Top 100 U.S. law school

Job description

Orion Placement invites applications for a senior commercial litigation attorney in a fully remote capacity across the United States. The role emphasizes sophisticated, high-stakes disputes with meaningful responsibility and client exposure.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of private practice in complex civil litigation, a J.D. from a Top 100 U.S. law school, and an active bar license in their state of residence. Excellent writing and advocacy skills are essential.