Litigation Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

Pay: $200,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing litigation practice handling sophisticated disputes and meaningful legal challenges.
• Take on substantive legal work while developing your skills alongside experienced litigators.
• Gain valuable exposure to litigation strategy, client advocacy, discovery, and courtroom proceedings.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, mentorship, and excellent professional development opportunities.
• Build a rewarding legal career with comprehensive benefits and support for long-term growth.

Location

Minneapolis, MN – Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule while collaborating with our attorneys in a professional, team-oriented office. Specific in-office expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Note

We are seeking attorneys with 2+ years of general civil litigation experience and an active Minnesota law license in good standing. Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills are essential. Deposition and courtroom experience are welcome but not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established law firm with a collaborative Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. Our team helps businesses and organizations navigate complex legal challenges through thoughtful strategy and effective advocacy. We believe in providing meaningful responsibility, supportive mentorship, and opportunities for talented attorneys to thrive.

Job Description

• Handle substantive civil litigation assignments involving complex legal disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other persuasive legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies alongside experienced attorneys.
• Manage discovery tasks, review case evidence, and assist with deposition preparation.
• Communicate with clients and collaborate with colleagues to deliver practical legal solutions.
• Support hearings, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation as matters progress.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general civil litigation experience.
• Active Minnesota Bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and client service skills.
• Deposition and court appearance experience preferred, not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We value collaboration, professional growth, and giving attorneys opportunities to do meaningful work. You'll benefit from a supportive team, mentorship, professional development resources, and comprehensive health, retirement, parental leave, and disability benefits.

Compensation: $200,000 to $220,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

If you're a motivated Litigation Associate ready to grow your skills and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: MN bar license. 2+ years of general civil litigation exp. Must have exp in civil litigation matters involving legal research, pleadings, motions, or discovery

• Required Years as Associate:  2

Submission Email: 

Submit candidates directly through the search firm portal. To access the portal, the URL and Online ID listed are below:

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Online ID: a8570dd25d

Cover letter not needed, instead include an introduction of the candidate, that it's from Orion Placement and put Jon's contact info: jon@orionplacement.com / 773-791-9589

Quick Recruiter Reference

Lathrop GPM is an Am Law 200 firm hiring a Litigation Associate in Minneapolis to handle general civil litigation, motion practice, discovery, and dispute resolution. Hybrid with $200K to $220K base compensation. Requires 2+ years of litigation experience and an active Minnesota Bar license.

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New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Litigation & Dispute Resolution Associate (2–4 years)
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid (office schedule TBD)
• Experience: 2
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Associate, Civil Litigation Attorney, Commercial Litigation Associate, Business Litigation Attorney, General Litigation, Motion Practice, Discovery, Dispute Resolution

• of hires needed: 1