Employment Litigation Associate - Employer Defense
Orion Placement
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Los Angeles, CA · $200k–$350k a year · Posted November 7, 2026
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...practice, depositions, hearings, and other stages of the litigation process. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies. Take and defend depositions and participate in...