Civil Litigation Attorney at Orion Placement in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job description

• Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
• Join a respected private practice where your legal judgment and client advocacy have a direct impact.
• Work on a diverse mix of civil litigation matters while also gaining exposure to business and real estate law.
• Take meaningful ownership of cases and work closely with clients from strategy through resolution.
• Join a practice that values initiative, professionalism, strong legal work, and long-term client relationships.
• Experienced attorneys, including those coming from in-house or solo practice, are encouraged to bring their perspective to the team.
• You will have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, handle substantive legal work, and broaden your experience across civil litigation and related business and real estate matters. We offer an environment where experienced attorneys can exercise real ownership over their work while continuing to grow professionally. If you are looking for a role where your experience, judgment, and work ethic are genuinely valued, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Develop case strategies, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and prepare for hearings and other proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients to understand their objectives and provide practical legal guidance.
• Handle discovery, depositions, negotiations, court appearances, and other litigation responsibilities.
• Analyze contracts, business disputes, real estate issues, and other matters that may intersect with civil litigation.
• Collaborate with colleagues while taking appropriate ownership of assigned matters and deadlines.
• Maintain organized case files, meet procedural deadlines, and consistently deliver responsive client service.
• Contribute to a collegial private-practice environment where attorneys are expected to exercise sound judgment and initiative.

Requirements

• Note: A Kansas Bar license is required. The successful candidate must be genuinely committed to the time, effort, responsiveness, and deadlines required to succeed in private practice.
• Active Kansas Bar license in good standing.
• Civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and follow matters through to completion.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the demands and pace of private practice.
• Candidates from law firm, in-house, or solo practice backgrounds are welcome.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, attention to detail, and accountability.

Skills

Preferred

• Civil litigation experience

Benefits

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