Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a motivated Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing team in Atlanta, GA. The role involves independently managing personal injury cases from intake to resolution, handling pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, and settlements, and developing case strategies with experienced partners.

Qualified candidates will possess an active Georgia Bar license in good standing, 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience (plaintiff

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience, plaintiff or defense.
• Experience independently managing civil litigation cases and handling discovery.
• Strong legal research, writing, deposition, and case management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
• Jury trial experience strongly preferred, especially first-chair experience.
• Experience with complex personal injury or medical malpractice cases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage personal injury litigation cases from intake through resolution.
• Handle pleadings, written discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop effective case strategies alongside experienced litigation partners.
• Conduct depositions of witnesses and collaborate with medical and other expert witnesses.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in courtroom proceedings.
• Work closely with dedicated paralegal support to keep cases moving efficiently.
• Build strong client relationships while delivering responsive, compassionate representation.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Civil litigation

Deposition

Legal research

Written discovery

Case management

Trial experience

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle meaningful personal injury cases and make a real difference for injured individuals and families.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys on challenging, high-impact litigation.
• Enjoy real case ownership, professional independence, and a collaborative team environment.
• Gain exposure to complex personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury matters.
• Receive discretionary performance bonuses, excellent benefits, and opportunities to develop your trial skills.

Location

Atlanta, GA | On-Site

Join our collaborative Atlanta office, where working closely with experienced attorneys and dedicated legal professionals is part of our success. We value in-person teamwork while offering occasional work-from-home flexibility when needed.

Note:

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the Georgia Bar and have 2+ years of hands-on personal injury litigation experience. We welcome qualified attorneys from both plaintiff-side and defense-side backgrounds who can independently manage cases and confidently handle discovery.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are a respected personal injury litigation practice dedicated to helping injured individuals and families pursue justice. Our team handles challenging cases involving serious injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and other complex civil matters. We combine sophisticated litigation strategies with a collaborative, supportive culture where talented attorneys can thrive.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing team. In this role, you will:

• Independently manage personal injury litigation cases from intake through resolution.
• Handle pleadings, written discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop effective case strategies alongside experienced litigation partners.
• Conduct depositions of witnesses and collaborate with medical and other expert witnesses.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in courtroom proceedings.
• Work closely with dedicated paralegal support to keep cases moving efficiently.
• Build strong client relationships while delivering responsive, compassionate representation.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience, plaintiff or defense.
• Experience independently managing civil litigation cases and handling discovery.
• Strong legal research, writing, deposition, and case management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
• Jury trial experience strongly preferred, especially first-chair experience.
• Experience with complex personal injury or medical malpractice cases is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys do their best work when they have meaningful responsibility, strong support, and the freedom to grow.

• Competitive Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 annual base salary, depending on experience.
• Bonus Opportunities: Discretionary bonuses tied to individual and firm performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match, subject to plan eligibility.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible paid time off and occasional remote-work flexibility.
• Collaborative Culture: Work directly with experienced attorneys and dedicated paralegal support.
• Meaningful Impact: Help clients navigate some of life's most challenging circumstances.

JPC- 2953

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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