[Hiring] Employment Law Attorney @Orion Placement

Role Description

Join a sophisticated, trial-focused litigation practice where attorneys receive meaningful responsibility and genuine courtroom exposure.

• Handle complex California employment litigation involving class actions, wage and hour claims, PAGA matters, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related disputes.
• Work closely with sophisticated corporate clients while developing strategy, taking depositions, arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial.
• Senior attorneys can help lead the employment practice, mentor associates, and manage significant matters without needing a portable book of business.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working fully remote from anywhere in the United States while maintaining an active California practice.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage litigation deadlines, discovery, motions, and multiple active matters.
• Strong client service, organization, judgment, and collaboration skills.
• Employment litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with wage and hour, PAGA, class actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other California employment matters is highly valued.
• Senior candidates should demonstrate the ability to independently manage significant litigation and mentor or supervise junior attorneys.
• Trial and substantial deposition experience are preferred for senior-level candidates.

Requirements

• Active California Bar admission is required.
• We are hiring at multiple experience levels, including an associate with at least 1 year of litigation experience and a senior associate or partner-level attorney capable of independently managing sophisticated matters and helping lead the team.
• A book of business is not required for the senior opening, and we strongly value candidates interested in long-term career stability.

Benefits

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