Orion Placement · 5 days ago
Associate Attorney – Employment & Class Actions (Remote, Colorado)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
1+ years expOrion Placement is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm expanding into Colorado. The role involves handling employment and class action litigation, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with clients and co-counsel.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Handle a caseload of employment, wage-and-hour, and consumer class and representative actions in state and federal courts
Draft complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal briefs in complex civil litigation matters
Conduct written and oral discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery and assisting with deposition preparation and strategy
Argue motions and appear in court (virtually and in person as needed), conferences, and hearings
Assist with case strategy, legal research, and analysis to support class certification, dispositive motions, and settlement
Communicate regularly with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel, keeping clients informed and supported throughout the litigation process
Collaborate with attorneys and staff across states to manage deadlines, filings, and case workflows efficiently
Travel occasionally within Colorado or to other jurisdictions for hearings, mediations, depositions, or firm needs
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in California or Colorado, or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California or Colorado Bar
1–3 years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, and court appearances; experience with depositions is a plus
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with a detail-oriented, organized work style
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a remote environment while maintaining high-quality work
Professional, steady work history and a genuine interest in plaintiff-side advocacy and workers' rights
Must live in Colorado and be comfortable with occasional travel
Preferred
Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, or wage-and-hour/employment law is strongly preferred
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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