Associate Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Columbia, Washington
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a highly respected plaintiff-side personal injury team with a long-standing reputation for results and serious litigation work.
    • Handle your own cases and build real courtroom experience instead of being stuck doing only support work.
    • Work closely with accomplished trial attorneys and gain meaningful mentorship while continuing to grow your own practice skills.
    • Step into a career-track opportunity with strong client impact, sophisticated casework, and direct responsibility.
    • Be part of a firm environment where strong writing, litigation ability, and client relationship skills are genuinely valued.

    Location: This role is fully on-site in Washington, DC, offering direct collaboration with attorneys, hands-on litigation experience, and consistent in-office mentorship.

    Note: Must be licensed in DC and in Maryland and/or Virginia, with strong litigation, writing, and client-facing skills. This role is best suited for an attorney who wants to actively litigate cases, work closely with clients, and grow long-term with a serious plaintiff-side practice.

    About Us We are a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm with a long history of advocating for injured individuals and their families. Our team is known for high-level litigation, meaningful client service, and a real commitment to pursuing justice. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Handle personal injury cases through litigation with increasing independence
    • Try your own cases as experience and case posture allow
    • Serve as second chair on partner-led litigation and trial matters
    • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other case-related documents
    • Communicate directly with clients and help guide them through the litigation process
    • Participate in case strategy, preparation, negotiation, and trial support
    • Work closely with attorneys and staff in a collaborative team environment
    • Help drive cases forward with strong organization, urgency, and attention to detail

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of directly relevant litigation experience preferred
    • Licensed in DC and Maryland and/or Virginia
    • Plaintiff-side personal injury experience strongly preferred
    • Strong legal writing and verbal communication skills
    • Comfortable with substantial client contact
    • Self-starter with strong attention to detail
    • Team-oriented, energetic, and motivated to build a long-term career

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    • Real litigation and trial opportunity
    • Career-track role with hands-on responsibility
    • Strong mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
    • Established, respected team with meaningful casework
    • Competitive compensation plus benefits and profit-sharing
    • Opportunity to make a real difference for injured clients and families

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    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbia, Washington

    Skills

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