Associate Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Anaheim, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a respected litigation team with a long-standing reputation for strong results in complex, high-exposure matters.
    • Get meaningful hands-on experience with substantive litigation work, not just support tasks.
    • Work alongside seasoned trial lawyers who value strong writing, sound judgment, and real courtroom readiness.
    • Be part of a growing team that is hiring more than one attorney, creating room for long-term growth.
    • Step into a hybrid role that offers flexibility while still providing mentorship, collaboration, and exposure.

    Location: Hybrid role based in Anaheim, California, with in-office collaboration and flexibility depending on experience level. The firms posted role is hybrid, and the office is in Anaheim.

    Note: Must be admitted to the California Bar and able to commute to Anaheim; no relocation assistance is offered. The client said the ideal experience level is 3 to 5 years, though they will consider candidates outside that range.

    About Us

    We are a California civil litigation firm known for handling complex, high-exposure matters with skill, discipline, and strong client service. Our team has built a respected reputation through strategic case handling, trial readiness, and long-standing client relationships. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Handle litigated and non-litigated civil matters, with an emphasis on insurance defense and catastrophic or high-exposure claims
    • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, and case strategy memoranda
    • Take and defend depositions, including expert and percipient witnesses
    • Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
    • Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and help develop practical defense strategies
    • Work closely with partners and other attorneys on case posture, client reporting, and resolution strategy
    • Manage files proactively from intake through resolution
    • Collaborate with a team that values strong advocacy, professionalism, and sound judgment

    Qualifications

    • J.D. and active California Bar admission
    • 3+ years of litigation experience preferred; insurance defense, casualty, coverage, or bad faith experience is a plus
    • Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
    • Experience with discovery, depositions, motions, and case management
    • Organized, motivated, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team
    • Trial prep or courtroom exposure is a plus

    JPC-781

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnaheim, California

    Skills

    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • File Managementunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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