Lead Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney – First Chair

Orionplacement; Charleston (SC); 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 an experienced plaintiff personal injury attorney for a full-time on-site role in Newark, NJ; Columbia, SC; or Charleston, SC. You will lead cases from pre-suit through trial, leveraging courtroom experience to advocate for injured clients and their families.

You must be licensed in the state where you work, with 5+ years PI experience and at least 5 PI trials as first chair. The firm offers strong compensation, potential bonus, and a national growth platform.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Minimum 5 PI trials as first chair.
• Active bar membership in NJ or SC (depending on office).
• Strong claim evaluation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, earn trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity.
• Own plaintiff PI cases from pre-suit through trial, including evaluation, strategy, and case development.
• Prepare cases for trial, including discovery strategy, motion practice, deposition planning, and expert coordination.
• Take and defend key depositions and drive case momentum toward resolution or verdict.
• Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, and communicate case status, demands, offers, and settlement posture.
• Try cases when appropriate and represent clients in hearings and other court appearances as needed.
• Collaborate closely with support staff and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently and professionally

Skills

PI experience

First chair trials

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Orionplacement seeks an experienced plaintiff personal injury attorney for a full-time on-site role in Newark, NJ; Columbia, SC; or Charleston, SC. You will lead cases from pre-suit through trial, leveraging courtroom experience to advocate for injured clients and their families.

You must be licensed in the state where you work, with 5+ years PI experience and at least 5 PI trials as first chair. The firm offers strong compensation, potential bonus, and a national growth platform.