Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a dedicated Personal Injury Associate to join our fast-paced Chicago, IL and Florida offices. Manage a busy PI caseload from intake to resolution, meeting clients with empathy and guiding them through the legal process.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 2+ years PI experience, and an active bar license in the relevant state. Strong negotiation, clear communication, and ability to work collaboratively are essential for success.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar license in the state of the office.
• 2+ years of personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Strong negotiation, sound judgment in valuing claims, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from intake through resolution
• Meet with clients, build trust, and guide them through the legal process with compassion and clarity
• Evaluate claims, assess damages, and develop practical case strategies
• Draft and respond to litigation documents, discovery, and demand packages
• Communicate with insurers and opposing counsel regarding claims, demands, and settlement negotiations
• Prepare cases for trial as needed (no trial experience required, but litigation readiness matters)
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to keep cases moving efficiently

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Join a high-volume, fast-moving PI practice where you'll sharpen your litigation skills quickly and consistently


• Work on meaningful cases that make a real difference for injured clients


• Strong compensation with performance bonus potential and clear pathways for growth


• Collaboration and resources of a larger platform, with a \"roll up your sleeves\" team environment


• Variety in casework (plaintiff or defense PI backgrounds welcomed) and daily opportunities to negotiate, strategize, and drive outcomes.

Location:

Full-time openings available in Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; Boca Raton, FL and Tampa, FL. You'll be based out of the local office for the market you support.

Note:

Candidates must be actively barred and in good standing in the state for the office location they are pursuing (Illinois, Georgia, Texas, or Florida).

About Us

We are a well-established, growth-focused law firm with a strong national footprint and a reputation for delivering outstanding results for clients in personal injury and related matters. Our attorneys are trusted advisors who combine sharp advocacy with real empathy.

Job Description

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from intake through resolution


• Meet with clients, build trust, and guide them through the legal process with compassion and clarity


• Evaluate claims, assess damages, and develop practical case strategies


• Draft and respond to litigation documents, discovery, and demand packages


• Communicate with insurers and opposing counsel regarding claims, demands, and settlement negotiations


• Prepare cases for trial as needed (no trial experience required, but litigation readiness matters)


• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to keep cases moving efficiently

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school


• 2+ years of personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense)


• Active bar license in the state of the office you're applying to, in good standing


• Strong negotiation skills and sound judgment in valuing claims


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proactive, organized, and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment


• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You'll be supported with systems, structure, and teammates who want you to win


• The work is substantive and client-facing you're not stuck doing \"busy work\"


• Clear expectations, performance feedback, and room to grow as the firm grows


• A culture that values accountability, urgency, and results - without losing the human element