Lead Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Orion Placement; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney to own cases from pre-suit through trial. You will meet with clients, guide them through litigation with empathy, and drive strategy with strong valuation and negotiation skills.

You will handle first-chair trials when appropriate, coordinate with paralegals and colleagues, and contribute to a fast-paced, client-focused team. Bar in GA, FL, or IL is required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience.
• Active bar license in good standing in the state of the office you’re applying to (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

Trial experience

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Bilingual EN/ES (plus)

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney to own cases from pre-suit through trial. You will meet with clients, guide them through litigation with empathy, and drive strategy with strong valuation and negotiation skills.

You will handle first-chair trials when appropriate, coordinate with paralegals and colleagues, and contribute to a fast-paced, client-focused team. Bar in GA, FL, or IL is required.