Orion Placement · 5 months ago
Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expOrion Placement is representing a well-regarded civil litigation defense firm with a longstanding presence across California and Nevada. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to manage civil litigation defense cases and collaborate with partners and clients on case strategy and resolution.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as primary handling attorney on civil litigation defense cases
Manage all stages of litigation including discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and pre-trial preparation
Collaborate with partners and clients to strategize on case development and resolution
Prepare legal documents including motions and correspondence
Participate in occasional trial preparation and proceedings
Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates
Utilize a legal assistant for administrative support
Qualification
Required
Must be licensed to practice law in California
At least 4 year of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense side)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with court rules, calendaring, and civil procedure in state and federal courts
Ability to manage caseload independently and meet billable hour requirements
Benefits
Firm-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 4% match after six months
Unlimited PTO policy (billable requirements apply)
Parental leave and flexible work options
Onboarding buddy, attorney mentor, and regular CLE/pro bono opportunities
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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