Lead Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney – Denver

Orionplacement; Denver (CO); 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

Orionplacement seeks a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney in Denver to own cases from pre-suit through trial, guiding clients with empathy and clarity. You will oversee strategy, negotiate settlements, and drive discovery and trial tactics within a fast-paced, results-driven firm.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in plaintiff PI, 2nd chair trial experience, and an active Colorado bar license, with bilingual English/Spanish as a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience; 2nd chair trial experience required.
• Active Colorado bar license in good standing.
• Strong case valuation, negotiation, and trial preparation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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

JD from accredited law school

2+ years plaintiff personal injury

2nd chair trial experience

Colorado bar license

excellent written/verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Orionplacement seeks a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney in Denver to own cases from pre-suit through trial, guiding clients with empathy and clarity. You will oversee strategy, negotiate settlements, and drive discovery and trial tactics within a fast-paced, results-driven firm.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in plaintiff PI, 2nd chair trial experience, and an active Colorado bar license, with bilingual English/Spanish as a plus.