Autonomous PI Pre-Litigation Attorney | Settlements

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Laptop policy

401(k) match

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a licensed attorney in good standing with 3+ years of personal injury experience to manage a heavy pre-litigation caseload from intake through settlement.

You will conduct investigations, draft pre-lit documents, and negotiate with insurers to maximize outcomes while providing proactive client updates. The role includes supervising staff and coordinating with paralegals in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Attorney license in good standing (state bar admission required).
• 3+ years of personal injury experience.
• Some plaintiff-side personal injury experience required (defense-only is a no).
• Strong negotiation skills and experience driving cases to settlement.
• Comfortable managing high volume with strong organization and urgency.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training staff is a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a heavy pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement.
• Conduct case investigations to evaluate liability, damages, and settlement strategy.
• Draft and review pre-lit documents, demands, releases, and key correspondence.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel to maximize outcomes.
• Provide excellent client service with consistent, proactive updates.
• Coordinate closely with paralegals and support staff to keep files moving and organized.
• Supervise, train, and elevate support staff as needed to improve speed and quality.
• Identify cases that should transition to litigation and coordinate handoffs smoothly.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Supervising staff

Organization

High-volume handling

Education

Bar admission

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a licensed attorney in good standing with 3+ years of personal injury experience to manage a heavy pre-litigation caseload from intake through settlement.

You will conduct investigations, draft pre-lit documents, and negotiate with insurers to maximize outcomes while providing proactive client updates. The role includes supervising staff and coordinating with paralegals in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.