Civil Litigation Associate Attorney – Government Defense at Orion Placement in Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Job description

• Join a respected litigation practice focused on defending law enforcement officers, government entities, and public officials in meaningful state and federal court matters.
• Take on substantive responsibility early, with opportunities to draft dispositive motions, handle discovery, take depositions, and contribute to trial strategy.
• Build valuable expertise in civil rights, governmental liability, police defense, and complex litigation.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment where strong legal analysis and writing are genuinely valued.
• Enjoy a strong benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), CLE support, marketing resources, and bar-related expenses.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities are available on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Responsibilities

• Represent law enforcement officers, government entities, and public officials in civil litigation matters.
• Draft and argue dispositive and other substantive motions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive briefs, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
• Manage written discovery and develop effective discovery strategies.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, case strategy, and courtroom matters.
• Analyze complex legal issues involving civil rights, governmental liability, and defense litigation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Manage assigned matters independently while collaborating closely with other attorneys.
• Develop strong case strategies from initial evaluation through resolution.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Kentucky Bar admission for the Lexington position or Tennessee Bar admission for the Knoxville position.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Federal court litigation experience preferred.
• Civil rights, governmental defense, police defense, or government liability experience preferred.
• Law enforcement or related professional background preferred.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

Skills

Required

• Strong legal research
• Writing
• Analytical
• Communication

Preferred

• Federal court litigation experience

Benefits

• You will have the opportunity to do substantive litigation work that matters while developing a valuable specialty in government defense and civil rights litigation. We support professional development through CLE funding and bar-related expenses, provide a strong benefits package, and offer bonus opportunities tied to performance. Most importantly, you will join a team that values good judgment, strong advocacy, collaboration, and continued professional growth.
• JPC-1912
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance