Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement

Litigation Attorney managing high-impact litigation and mentorship at a rapidly expanding plaintiff-side firm. Collaborating with a dynamic team to represent clients in significant legal matters.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $110,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and demand letters
Conduct legal research and case strategy development
Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal legal teams
Manage an active caseload in a fast-paced litigation environment
For senior associates, mentor junior attorneys and gradually lead case teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active and in-good-standing California Bar license
1+ years of litigation experience (plaintiff or defense)
Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
Confident verbal communication and client-facing ability
Lemon law or personal injury exposure is a plus
Bilingual skills, especially Spanish, are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal writinglegal researchcase strategy developmentlitigation experiencepleadingsmotionsdiscoverydemand letters

Soft Skills

verbal communicationclient-facing abilitymentoringnegotiationmediationarbitrationanalytical skills

Certifications

Juris DoctorCalifornia Bar license