Litigation Associate Attorney Job at Orion Placement, Charlottesville, VA

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  • Orion Placement
  • Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a boutique litigation practice handling high-stakes defamation, business tort, and complex commercial disputes with meaningful responsibility from early in the case.
  • Build real trial skills while working closely with a small, experienced team on matters from case inception through trial.
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid environment with strong autonomy, direct attorney collaboration, and the chance to make an immediate impact.
  • Earn strong compensation with bonus potential, solid benefits, 401(k) matching, flexible PTO, and possible relocation support for the right candidate.

Location: Hybrid role based in Charlottesville, Virginia, offering a strong mix of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration in a highly desirable Central Virginia market.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the Virginia Bar or be on a clear path to pass or waive into the Virginia Bar through comity. Periodic overnight travel is required, generally several times per year.

About Us We are a boutique law firm focused on defamation, business tort litigation, and strategic counsel for founder-led and growing businesses. Our team handles sophisticated litigation with a practical, high-quality approach and values strong writing, sound judgment, and long-term fit. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Handle complex litigation matters from case inception through trial
  • Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other key litigation documents
  • Manage written discovery, document review, and case strategy support
  • Prepare witnesses and help build trial strategy
  • Attend hearings, take depositions, and support trial preparation
  • Work closely with experienced attorneys on defamation, business tort, and related disputes
  • Contribute through strong legal research, persuasive writing, and thoughtful case management
  • Travel periodically for hearings, depositions, and other case needs

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Virginia Bar admission, or clear path to admission through exam or comity
  • Litigation experience preferred, but strong entry-level candidates will be considered
  • Strong legal writing, research, and oral communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and client service in an active litigation practice
  • Interest in building long-term fit with a boutique, trial-focused team
  • Deposition, hearing, or trial prep experience is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will get hands-on litigation experience, real responsibility, and close mentorship in a small team where your work matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to sharpen trial skills, grow within a respected boutique practice, and build a long-term career in a flexible but high-performing environment.

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Benefits:

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

Job Tags

Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Night shift

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