First-Chair Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney – Impactful Cases

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced trial attorney to lead plaintiff personal injury files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy.

You will meet clients, evaluate claims, drive discovery and depositions, negotiate with carriers, and guide cases toward resolution or verdict. When needed, you will serve as first chair at trials and collaborate with a supportive team to move files efficiently.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience (targeting 5–10 years).
• Minimum 5 PI trials as first chair.
• Active bar license in good standing in GA, FL, or IL.
• Strong case valuation, negotiation, and trial preparation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced office environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead plaintiff PI files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy and execution
• Meet with clients, build trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity
• Evaluate claims, damages, and liability to develop winning case themes and settlement posture
• Drive discovery, motion practice, depositions, and expert strategy to position cases for resolution or verdict
• Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, participate in mediation, and manage demands and offers
• First-chair trials when appropriate, including jury selection, openings, witness examinations, and closings
• Collaborate closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced trial attorney to lead plaintiff personal injury files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy.

You will meet clients, evaluate claims, drive discovery and depositions, negotiate with carriers, and guide cases toward resolution or verdict. When needed, you will serve as first chair at trials and collaborate with a supportive team to move files efficiently.