Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement

  • Redwood City, California
  • Today
  • Remote

    Highlights

    Why You Will Love Working Here We offer the kind of environment many attorneys look for but do not often find: sophisticated work, strong mentorship, real growth opportunity, and flexibility. Our team is known for delivering responsive, strategic, high-quality representation while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment for our attorneys.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRedwood City, California (
    Remote
    )

    Description

    Pay: $135,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Handle sophisticated, high-impact litigation matters instead of getting stuck in narrow support work
    • Gain meaningful hands-on experience in complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and bad faith matters
    • Work closely with experienced attorneys who value mentorship, training, and real associate development
    • Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team where motivated attorneys can take on significant responsibility
    • Enjoy flexibility with on-site, hybrid, or fully remote arrangements depending on experience
    • Build your litigation skills in a respected California practice serving clients from startups to major corporations

    Location: Based in Redwood City, California, with flexibility for on-site, hybrid, or fully remote work depending on experience level.

    Note: Must be admitted to the California Bar and have substantive litigation experience. Additionally, this position includes an annual billable hour requirement of 1,850 hours.

    About Us

    We are a sophisticated California litigation practice focused on complex commercial disputes, insurance matters, appellate work, and other high-stakes business litigation. Confidential Employer. Our team is known for delivering responsive, strategic, high-quality representation while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment for our attorneys.

    Job Description

    • Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters from early case strategy through resolution
    • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation-related documents
    • Manage fact investigation, legal research, and case analysis
    • Participate in depositions, court appearances, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
    • Work on insurance coverage and bad faith matters, depending on experience
    • Collaborate closely with partners and other attorneys on litigation strategy and client service
    • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members
    • Take increasing ownership of matters as skills and experience grow

    Qualifications

    • Active California Bar admission required
    • Substantive litigation experience required
    • Experience in commercial litigation strongly preferred
    • Insurance coverage and/or bad faith experience preferred
    • Judicial clerkship experience is a plus
    • Strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team
    • Motivated, professional, and eager to take on meaningful responsibility

    Why You Will Love Working Here We offer the kind of environment many attorneys look for but do not often find: sophisticated work, strong mentorship, real growth opportunity, and flexibility. Our team values responsiveness, collaboration, and high-quality lawyering without unnecessary bureaucracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to sharpen their litigation skills, gain substantive experience, and grow with a respected California practice.

    JPC-786

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

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