Lead PI Pre-Litigation Attorney - Own High-Value 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

401(k) match

Laptop refresh policy

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a licensed attorney to manage a heavy pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement in a hybrid Chicago office. The role offers autonomy to develop strategy and negotiate with insurance carriers.

You will work with a high-performance team, supervise support staff, and have opportunities for leadership as the firm expands. A strong track record in plaintiff-side cases and a top-tier client service mindset are essential.

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 background not considered).
• Strong negotiation skills and experience driving cases to settlement.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training staff preferred.

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 proactive updates.
• Coordinate with paralegals and support staff to keep files moving and organized.
• Supervise, train, and elevate staff to improve speed and quality.
• Identify cases that should transition to litigation and coordinate handoffs smoothly.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Leadership/Training

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a licensed attorney to manage a heavy pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement in a hybrid Chicago office. The role offers autonomy to develop strategy and negotiate with insurance carriers.

You will work with a high-performance team, supervise support staff, and have opportunities for leadership as the firm expands. A strong track record in plaintiff-side cases and a top-tier client service mindset are essential.