Associate Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Redlands, California
    17 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $120,000 - $140,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Handle high-exposure civil litigation matters with real complexity and real responsibility
    • Work on public entity defense cases for school districts and similar organizations
    • Join a well-established Inland Empire firm with deep community roots and long-term stability
    • Get hands-on litigation work: strategy, research, drafting, case management, and client-facing support
    • Clear growth path for strong litigators who want meaningful courtroom and case ownership over time

    Location: On-site, Monday–Friday in Redlands, CA (this is a fully in-office role for attorneys who want consistent collaboration and mentorship).

    Note: Must have 3+ years of litigation experience; public entity defense experience is strongly preferred.

    About Our Client

    Our client is a long-standing, community-based law firm in the Inland Empire with decades of experience across civil litigation, personal injury, bankruptcy, and estate planning. They are known locally for strong advocacy, high integrity, and hands-on service, and they represent individuals, businesses, and public entities throughout the region.

    Job Description

    • Support and manage high-exposure civil litigation matters, including public entity defense cases
    • Draft and revise legal documents, pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
    • Perform legal research and prepare internal case strategy memos
    • Maintain and organize case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
    • Communicate with clients and collaborate with attorneys and staff to move matters forward
    • Assist with case preparation for hearings, mediations, and other dispute resolution proceedings

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of civil litigation experience (plaintiff or defense)
    • Public entity defense experience preferred (school districts, counties, municipalities, dioceses, etc.)
    • Strong legal writing skills (motions, discovery, research)
    • Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple active matters
    • Active bar membership in good standing (California strongly preferred)

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    • Stable, reputable firm with deep roots and a strong local presence
    • Direct attorney access and a collaborative environment
    • Interesting litigation mix with cases that sharpen judgment and trial readiness
    • A place where dependable performers can grow into bigger responsibility quickly

    JPC-670

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRedlands, California

    Skills

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