Personal Injury Trial Attorney — Hybrid, Case Ownership

Orion Placement; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Malvern, PA, seeks a litigation attorney for a hybrid role with remote Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration Tue–Thu. You will independently manage civil litigation from evaluation to trial and work with senior trial lawyers to develop strategy and resolutions.

Requirements include 3+ years of civil litigation, active PA/NJ bar, strong writing and advocacy, and experience in depositions and negotiations. Defense or liability experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of attorney experience with substantive civil litigation exposure.
• Active Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar admission required.
• Ability to independently manage litigation files and competing deadlines.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and communication skills.
• Defense litigation, insurance defense, casualty defense, tort defense, or general liability experience strongly preferred.
• Deposition, mediation, negotiation, and motion practice experience preferred.
• NY bar admission is a plus.
• Strong solo or in-house litigators will also be considered when their experience aligns with the role.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from initial evaluation through resolution or trial.
• Develop case strategy, investigate claims, assess liability and damages, and advise clients on next steps.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, reports, and other substantive legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and insurance professionals.
• Handle sophisticated defense matters involving personal injury, casualty, general liability, catastrophic injury, premises liability, transportation, product liability, and related disputes.
• Identify efficient resolution strategies while preparing cases thoroughly for trial when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys while maintaining ownership and accountability for assigned matters.

Job description

Orion Placement in Malvern, PA, seeks a litigation attorney for a hybrid role with remote Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration Tue–Thu. You will independently manage civil litigation from evaluation to trial and work with senior trial lawyers to develop strategy and resolutions.

Requirements include 3+ years of civil litigation, active PA/NJ bar, strong writing and advocacy, and experience in depositions and negotiations. Defense or liability experience is preferred.