Lead Personal Injury Trial Attorney | First-Chair

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Tysons, VA seeks an experienced lead personal injury attorney to oversee matters from development through trial and verdict. This role requires first-chair jury trial experience, a Virginia bar license, and a proven track record in high-stakes litigation.

The position is hybrid, promoting close collaboration with a seasoned legal team. You will lead strategy, manage depositions and motion practice, and advocate for clients with strong written and oral advocacy.

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 trial experience

Personal injury litigation

Courtroom leadership

Negotiation

Legal writing

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Confidential Employer in Tysons, VA seeks an experienced lead personal injury attorney to oversee matters from development through trial and verdict. This role requires first-chair jury trial experience, a Virginia bar license, and a proven track record in high-stakes litigation.

The position is hybrid, promoting close collaboration with a seasoned legal team. You will lead strategy, manage depositions and motion practice, and advocate for clients with strong written and oral advocacy.