Lead Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney — High-Impact Litigation

Orion Placement; Orlando (FL); 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

Orion Placement is seeking a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney to manage files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy and execution.

Based in a local office (Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; Boca Raton, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL), you will meet clients, evaluate claims, drive discovery, negotiate with carriers, and handle first-chair trials as needed in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

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

Plaintiff PI experience

Second chair trial experience

Bar license in good standing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney to manage files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy and execution.

Based in a local office (Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; Boca Raton, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL), you will meet clients, evaluate claims, drive discovery, negotiate with carriers, and handle first-chair trials as needed in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.