Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Laptop policy

401(k) match

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a licensed attorney in good standing with 3+ years of personal injury experience to manage a heavy pre-litigation caseload from intake through settlement.

You will conduct investigations, draft pre-lit documents, and negotiate with insurers to maximize outcomes while providing proactive client updates. The role includes supervising staff and coordinating with paralegals in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Attorney license in good standing (state bar admission required).
• 3+ years of personal injury experience.
• Some plaintiff-side personal injury experience required (defense-only is a no).
• Strong negotiation skills and experience driving cases to settlement.
• Comfortable managing high volume with strong organization and urgency.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training staff is a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a heavy pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement.
• Conduct case investigations to evaluate liability, damages, and settlement strategy.
• Draft and review pre-lit documents, demands, releases, and key correspondence.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel to maximize outcomes.
• Provide excellent client service with consistent, proactive updates.
• Coordinate closely with paralegals and support staff to keep files moving and organized.
• Supervise, train, and elevate support staff as needed to improve speed and quality.
• Identify cases that should transition to litigation and coordinate handoffs smoothly.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Supervising staff

Organization

High-volume handling

Education

Bar admission

Job description

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

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Own pre-litigation personal injury cases from intake through settlement with real autonomy
• Work on higher-value matters and sharpen negotiation strategy with a performance-driven team
• Strong growth path for attorneys who want more responsibility and leadership exposure
• Well-resourced environment with process, support staff, and clear accountability
• Great benefits package including 401(k) match and generous paid time off

Location

Hybrid at the Chicago office.

Note

Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with 3+ years of personal injury experience and at least some plaintiff-side experience (defense-only backgrounds will not be considered)

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized, high-growth personal injury law firm known for complex, high-stakes cases and an exceptional client experience. They operate with high standards and a results-driven culture where ownership is rewarded and top performers are given real responsibility as the firm continues to expand.

Job Description

• Manage a heavy pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement
• Conduct case investigations to evaluate liability, damages, and settlement strategy
• Draft and review pre-lit documents, demands, releases, and key correspondence
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel to maximize outcomes
• Provide excellent client service with consistent, proactive updates
• Coordinate closely with paralegals and support staff to keep files moving and organized
• Supervise, train, and elevate support staff as needed to improve speed and quality
• Identify cases that should transition to litigation and coordinate handoffs smoothly

Qualifications

• Attorney license in good standing (state bar admission required)
• 3+ years of personal injury experience
• Some plaintiff-side personal injury experience required (defense-only is a no)
• Strong negotiation skills and experience driving cases to settlement
• Comfortable managing high volume with strong organization and urgency
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training staff is a plus
• Bilingual is a plus, not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• High-performance, high-ownership environment with clear expectations
• Fast-moving team that values results, accountability, and continuous growth
• Real responsibility and exposure to meaningful, high-impact cases
• Supportive culture with firm events and strong internal collaboration
• Benefits include 12 paid holidays, 10 days of paid vacation, 6 sick days, medical insurance, and 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match (plus a laptop refresh policy)

JPC-1731

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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