Senior Associate Trial Attorney – Civil Litigation

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced trial attorney to join our civil litigation defense team in California. This on-site role involves handling sophisticated civil matters from inception through trial, with substantial autonomy and quarterly bonus opportunities.

You will lead or co-counsel complex cases, develop litigation strategy, and manage depositions, motions, and courtroom proceedings in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 8+ years of civil litigation experience.
• First-chair or substantial second-chair trial experience preferred.
• Extensive experience handling depositions, motion practice, hearings, and courtroom appearances.
• Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex, high-exposure litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex civil litigation matters from intake through trial or resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy throughout all phases of a case.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, procedural motions, and other substantive pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and case management conferences.
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for depositions and trial testimony.
• Serve as lead or co-counsel during trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and develop resolution strategies with clients and insurance carriers.
• Maintain strong client relationships while collaborating with attorneys, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Accurately record billable time while meeting annual productivity expectations.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor

California Bar license

Job description

Pay: $185,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation defense team handling sophisticated, high-exposure civil litigation matters.


• Serve as lead or co-counsel in complex cases and play a meaningful role in trial strategy and courtroom advocacy.


• Manage challenging litigation from case inception through trial with significant autonomy.


• Earn quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to a highly competitive compensation package.


• Collaborate with accomplished litigators in a firm that values excellence, mentorship, and long-term career growth.


• Enjoy outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

Location

Woodland Hills, California. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity where you'll work alongside an experienced trial team while representing clients in complex litigation and courtroom proceedings.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and possess substantial civil litigation and trial experience. Candidates should be capable of independently managing complex litigation matters and confidently handling courtroom responsibilities.

About Us

We are a well-established civil litigation defense firm representing businesses, insurers, and individuals in complex legal disputes. Our attorneys are recognized for delivering exceptional client service while working collaboratively on sophisticated litigation matters. We foster an environment where experienced litigators can continue to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage complex civil litigation matters from intake through trial or resolution.


• Develop and execute litigation strategy throughout all phases of a case.


• Draft and argue dispositive motions, procedural motions, and other substantive pleadings.


• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.


• Handle court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and case management conferences.


• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for depositions and trial testimony.


• Serve as lead or co-counsel during trial preparation and trial proceedings.


• Negotiate settlements and develop resolution strategies with clients and insurance carriers.


• Maintain strong client relationships while collaborating with attorneys, experts, and opposing counsel.


• Accurately record billable time while meeting annual productivity expectations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.


• Active California Bar license in good standing.


• 8+ years of civil litigation experience.


• Significant insurance defense, personal injury defense, or complex civil litigation experience.


• First-chair or substantial second-chair trial experience strongly preferred.


• Extensive experience handling depositions, motion practice, hearings, and courtroom appearances.


• Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.


• Ability to independently manage multiple complex, high-exposure litigation matters.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced trial attorney seeking sophisticated litigation, meaningful courtroom responsibility, and the autonomy to manage complex cases. You'll work with respected litigators in a collaborative environment that rewards performance, supports professional excellence, and offers long-term career stability..

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Benefits

• Dental insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance