Civil Litigation Attorney at Orion Placement in Mankato, Minnesota, United States

Job description

• Pay: $105,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
• Join a respected, well-established law firm with a long history of serving clients throughout Minnesota.
• Work on a diverse civil litigation practice with meaningful, high-quality cases across multiple practice areas.
• Gain hands-on courtroom experience, client interaction, and mentorship from experienced attorneys.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment with strong long-term career growth opportunities.
• Reasonable 1,600 annual billable hour requirement that supports work-life balance.
• Performance-based earning potential for experienced attorneys with transferable business.
• Relocation assistance may be negotiated for qualified candidates.
• You'll join a supportive team that values mentorship, professional growth, and long-term success. We offer meaningful work, direct client interaction, strong collaboration, and the opportunity to build a rewarding legal career while making a real impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters from case inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Manage client communications and provide practical legal guidance.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, negotiations, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional service.

Requirements

• Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota and in good standing. Strong writing skills and client advocacy abilities are essential. A writing sample will be required during the hiring process.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Minnesota Bar license and in good standing.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Private practice experience preferred.
• Experience with civil litigation, employment law, creditor/debtor rights, real estate, or trusts, wills, and probate is a plus.
• Attorneys at all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Required

• Active Minnesota Bar license
• Strong legal writing
• Legal research
• Advocacy
• Communication
• Client relationship management

Preferred

• Private practice experience

Benefits

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