First-Chair Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Orionplacement; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a seasoned attorney to lead personal injury litigation from the case development stage through verdict in Tysons, Virginia. This on-site role requires first-chair trial experience and a Virginia bar license.

The ideal candidate will develop strategies, manage depositions and discovery, and advocate for clients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive strong outcomes and expansion across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Active Virginia bar license required.
• 1+ first-chair jury trials taken through verdict required.
• Strong personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated courtroom, trial, negotiation, and case-management skills.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, communication, and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to take ownership of complex litigation matters and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to obtain additional bar licenses when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead personal injury litigation matters from case development through trial and verdict.
• Serve as first chair in jury trials and confidently manage courtroom proceedings.
• Develop case strategy, litigation plans, and compelling arguments designed to achieve strong client outcomes.
• Conduct and oversee depositions, discovery, motion practice, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Analyze medical records, evidence, expert testimony, and other complex case materials.
• Advocate for clients throughout the litigation process and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and other legal professionals to build effective cases.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the firm's presence and capabilities in additional jurisdictions.

Skills

First-chair jury trials

Personal injury litigation

Courtroom advocacy

Negotiation

Case management

Legal writing

Collaboration

Education

J.D.

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a seasoned attorney to lead personal injury litigation from the case development stage through verdict in Tysons, Virginia. This on-site role requires first-chair trial experience and a Virginia bar license.

The ideal candidate will develop strategies, manage depositions and discovery, and advocate for clients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive strong outcomes and expansion across jurisdictions.