Personal Injury Trial Attorney — Lead Case Strategy

Orionplacement; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an attorney to own a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial. You will develop strategy, take and defend depositions, and advocate in hearings and mediations, driving cases toward settlement or trial.

The role requires a JD, active Texas license, and proven trial experience in personal injury litigation. This on-site Arlington position offers a base salary with a potential bonus and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Personal injury litigation experience.
• Trial experience.
• Experience conducting depositions, attending mediations, and arguing hearings.
• Ability to independently manage a busy litigation docket.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Stable professional work history.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial.
• Develop litigation strategy and move cases toward resolution or trial.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Appear at hearings and argue motions before the court.
• Represent clients at mediations and lead settlement negotiations.
• Evaluate case value, liability, exposure, and litigation risk.
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits, experts, and case strategy for trial.
• Try cases when trial is in the client's best interest.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding case status and expectations.
• Coordinate with paralegals, attorneys, and support staff to move cases forward.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and stay ahead of deadlines.

Skills

Bar admission: Texas

Personal injury litigation

Trial experience

Deposition experience

Mediation experience

Hearing advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking an attorney to own a personal injury litigation docket from filing through trial. You will develop strategy, take and defend depositions, and advocate in hearings and mediations, driving cases toward settlement or trial.

The role requires a JD, active Texas license, and proven trial experience in personal injury litigation. This on-site Arlington position offers a base salary with a potential bonus and a collaborative team environment.