Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement, a plaintiff personal injury litigation firm in Houston, TX, seeks an attorney to independently manage a PI docket from filing through trial. You will handle motor vehicle, premises liability, and other matters, developing strategy and negotiating settlements with substantial autonomy.

Texas Bar licensure and 2+ years of PI litigation with first/second chair trial experience are required. You will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• First or second chair trial experience required.
• Experience independently handling litigation files.
• Strong deposition, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload from filing through trial.
• Handle motor vehicle accident, premises liability, and other personal injury matters.
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate claims.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial materials.
• Serve as first or second chair at trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to deliver outstanding client representation.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Deposition

Negotiation

Courtroom

Communication

Organization

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly successful plaintiff personal injury litigation team with decades of courtroom success.
• Manage your own litigation docket from filing through trial with meaningful autonomy.
• Earn substantial performance-based bonuses in addition to a highly competitive base salary.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys on high-value personal injury cases.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, HSA, FSA, life insurance, and paid time off.
• Build your trial experience and long-term career with a firm that values results and professional growth.

Location: Houston, Texas (South Houston) — this is a full-time, fully on-site position where you’ll collaborate closely with an experienced litigation team.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas and have at least 2 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, including first or second chair trial experience. Candidates must be able to independently manage litigation files through trial.

About Us

We are an established plaintiff personal injury law firm with more than three decades of success representing injured clients and achieving exceptional results. Our team is committed to aggressive advocacy, outstanding client service, and helping attorneys build rewarding litigation careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload from filing through trial.
• Handle motor vehicle accident, premises liability, and other personal injury matters.
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate claims.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial materials.
• Serve as first or second chair at trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to deliver outstanding client representation.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• First or second chair trial experience required.
• Experience independently handling litigation files.
• Strong deposition, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organized with strong case management skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a respected litigation team where your work directly impacts clients’ lives. We provide the resources, support, and autonomy attorneys need to succeed while offering significant bonus potential, excellent benefits, and opportunities to continue growing as a trial lawyer.

Benefits

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