Personal Injury Attorney

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Orion Placement in Washington, DC is seeking a plaintiff-side attorney to manage a diverse personal injury caseload from inception through settlement or litigation. You will develop case strategy, review medical records and evidence, and communicate clearly with clients throughout their matters.

This full-time hybrid role requires active Virginia and Maryland Bar licenses (DC Bar admission or ability to obtain quickly preferred) and 1+ year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia and Maryland Bar licenses required.
• 1+ year of personal injury or comparable plaintiff-side litigation experience.
• D.C. Bar membership or willingness and ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a busy caseload and multiple deadlines.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and litigation procedures.
• Deposition and trial experience preferred.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Comfortable working with technology and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of personal injury matters from inception through settlement or litigation.
• Develop case strategy by evaluating liability, damages, medical records, evidence, and potential recovery.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, providing clear updates, guidance, and responsive communication throughout their cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, case summaries, and other legal filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions and actively manage the discovery process.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial when appropriate.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, conferences, and other litigation-related appearances.
• Manage deadlines, case records, and competing priorities across a high-volume caseload.
• Collaborate with attorneys, case managers, and support staff to keep matters moving efficiently toward resolution.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client communication

Caseload management

Discovery

Depositions

Litigation

Spanish language

Education

JD from accredited law school

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful personal injury cases from inception through settlement or litigation while directly helping injured clients move forward.
• Join a modern, technology-forward plaintiff-side practice that values strong legal judgment, efficient case management, and excellent client service.
• Build substantive litigation experience through case strategy, discovery, depositions, negotiations, hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys, case managers, and support professionals in a collaborative environment where your work has visible impact.
• Enjoy a balanced hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, paid time off, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Location

This is a full-time hybrid opportunity based in Washington, D.C. Our team works three days in the office and two days remotely each week. Wednesdays are a required in-office day, with the remaining in-office days determined by team and business needs.

Note

Candidates must have active Virginia and Maryland Bar licenses and at least 1+ year of directly relevant plaintiff-side litigation experience. Personal injury experience is strongly preferred, but we are also open to attorneys with comparable experience in workers' compensation, medical malpractice, mass torts, plaintiff-side employment litigation, or a similar practice area. D.C. Bar admission or the ability to obtain admission promptly is also expected.

About Us

We are a growing, modern plaintiff-side law firm committed to helping injured individuals navigate challenging situations with clarity, responsiveness, and strong advocacy. Our team combines thoughtful legal strategy, technology, and a client-first approach to move cases efficiently toward the best possible outcome.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a diverse caseload of personal injury matters from inception through settlement or litigation.
• Develop case strategy by evaluating liability, damages, medical records, evidence, and potential recovery.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, providing clear updates, guidance, and responsive communication throughout their cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, case summaries, and other legal filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions and actively manage the discovery process.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial when appropriate.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, conferences, and other litigation-related appearances.
• Manage deadlines, case records, and competing priorities across a high-volume caseload.
• Collaborate with attorneys, case managers, and support staff to keep matters moving efficiently toward resolution.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia and Maryland Bar licenses required.
• 1+ year of personal injury or comparable plaintiff-side litigation experience.
• D.C. Bar membership or willingness and ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a busy caseload and multiple deadlines.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and litigation procedures.
• Deposition and trial experience preferred.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Comfortable working with technology and legal case management systems.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Make a direct difference for individuals navigating serious injuries and challenging circumstances.
• Gain meaningful responsibility instead of being limited to narrow assignments.
• Develop your litigation skills across every stage of a case.
• Work with a collaborative team that values organization, sound judgment, responsiveness, and excellent client service.
• Benefit from a hybrid schedule that combines in-person collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Join a growing practice where technology, efficiency, and continuous improvement are embraced.

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Benefits:

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