Associate Trial Attorney, Personal Injury

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Free office parking

Job summary

Orion Placement in Los Angeles seeks an experienced plaintiff-side personal injury attorney to manage an assigned caseload from filing through settlement or trial.

You will develop case strategy for catastrophic injuries and first-chair high-exposure matters, conducting depositions, motions, mediations, and trial preparations.

You will work with a senior trial attorney, enjoy hybrid scheduling after onboarding, and participate in meaningful cases with uncapped fee-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and analytical judgment required.
• Excellent communication and client service instincts.
• Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned personal injury litigation caseload from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy based on facts, venue, damages, and client objectives.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, retain experts, and handle substantive motion practice.
• Prepare cases for trial, including motions in limine, pretrial filings, witness preparation, exhibits, and evidence organization.
• Second chair significant catastrophic injury, wrongful death, TBI, and other high exposure cases.
• Participate in mediations and negotiate settlements while protecting client value.
• Maintain court deadlines, procedural requirements, and organized case files across your docket.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, progress, and settlement posture.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and the pre litigation team to keep cases moving efficiently.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical judgment

Communication skills

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• Take ownership of your own plaintiff side personal injury caseload and manage matters from filing through resolution.
• Build meaningful trial experience on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, and other high value cases.
• Work closely with an experienced Senior Trial Attorney while continuing to develop toward first chairing significant personal injury trials.
• Handle substantive litigation work including depositions, experts, motion practice, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Advocate directly for injured clients against insurance companies and make a meaningful impact during challenging moments in their lives.
• Earn additional uncapped compensation through a prearranged percentage of gross fees from assigned cases.
• Enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, unlimited PTO, and free office parking.

Location

This is a Los Angeles, California opportunity with an attractive hybrid schedule. After the first 90 days, attorneys work three days per week in the office, offering a strong balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Note

Candidates must have an active California Bar license in good standing and 3 +years of litigation experience. Candidates must also have taken at least one case to verdict as first or second chair.

About Us

We are an established plaintiff side personal injury practice representing people whose lives have been changed by serious accidents and negligence. Our team handles sophisticated, high damages matters and believes in fighting for full value while providing compassionate, responsive service to every client. We combine hands on litigation experience, strong resources, and a client focused culture where attorneys can continue growing as trial lawyers.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage an assigned personal injury litigation caseload from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy based on the facts, venue, damages, and client objectives.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, retain experts, and handle substantive motion practice.
• Prepare cases for trial, including motions in limine, pretrial filings, witness preparation, exhibits, and evidence organization.
• Second chair significant catastrophic injury, wrongful death, TBI, and other high exposure cases.
• Participate in mediations and negotiate settlements while protecting the full value of each client's claim.
• Maintain court deadlines, procedural requirements, and organized case files across your docket.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, progress, and settlement posture.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and the pre litigation team to keep cases moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required. Strong candidates with 3+ years may be considered with meaningful plaintiff side personal injury experience.
• At least one case taken to verdict as first or second chair.
• Hands on experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
• Ability to independently manage and litigate an active caseload.
• Strong legal writing, analytical judgment, communication skills, and client service instincts.
• Plaintiff side personal injury and high damages case experience strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will get real ownership of cases rather than being limited to isolated assignments.
• You will continue building courtroom skills while working alongside experienced trial counsel.
• You will handle meaningful cases involving seriously injured clients and substantial damages.
• You will have the resources and support to litigate cases thoroughly instead of being pushed toward quick settlements.
• You will join a collaborative team that values judgment, initiative, client care, and strong advocacy.
• You will have hybrid flexibility after onboarding along with strong benefits and significant upside through uncapped fee based compensation.