Personal Injury Attorney

Orion Placement; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement, a growing plaintiff-focused law firm in the Dallas area, seeks a seasoned trial attorney to lead high-value personal injury cases from filing through resolution.

As first-chair in jury trials, you will develop strategic litigation plans, draft key motions and discovery, and negotiate with carriers, all while delivering exceptional client service within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Proven first-chair jury trial experience.
• Strong understanding of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence.
• Experience drafting demands, pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Excellent courtroom, negotiation, legal writing, and research skills.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload from lawsuit filing through final resolution.
• Serve as first-chair trial attorney in jury trials.
• Develop litigation strategies that maximize client recoveries.
• Draft demands, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trial.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities.
• Build strong client relationships while providing exceptional legal representation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Client communication

Negotiation

Legal writing

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

Pay: $160,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established plaintiff litigation team with a strong reputation for achieving outstanding results for injured clients.
• Take ownership of meaningful, high-value personal injury cases from filing through resolution.
• Serve as first-chair trial attorney and build your courtroom reputation with the support of an experienced legal team.
• Work in a collaborative environment with modern litigation technology and dedicated support staff.
• Earn a highly competitive salary plus performance bonuses and referral commissions.
• Enjoy outstanding benefits, employer-paid medical coverage, paid Bar dues, CLEs, paid holidays, and long-term career growth.

Location: Garland, TX (Dallas area) – Full-time, fully on-site in a professional office where you\'ll work closely with an experienced litigation team.

Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas and have 4+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, including first-chair trial experience.

About Us

We are a growing plaintiff-focused law firm committed to helping injured clients recover the compensation they deserve. Our attorneys combine aggressive advocacy, advanced legal technology, and a collaborative team environment to consistently deliver exceptional results. We invest in our people and provide the resources needed to build successful, long-term legal careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload from lawsuit filing through final resolution.
• Serve as first-chair trial attorney in jury trials.
• Develop litigation strategies that maximize client recoveries.
• Draft demands, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trial.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients while providing exceptional legal representation.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Proven first-chair jury trial experience.
• Strong understanding of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence.
• Experience drafting demands, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Excellent courtroom, negotiation, legal writing, and research skills.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You\'ll join a team that values trial excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. We provide exceptional support, cutting-edge resources, competitive compensation, and an environment where experienced litigators can continue building successful careers while making a meaningful impact for injured clients.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance