Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Orion Placement; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Orion Placement in Greater St. Louis, MO, is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage matters from discovery to trial.

The role requires active Missouri and Illinois Bar licenses, a JD from an accredited law school, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience. The attorney will handle depositions, negotiations, and trial preparation, while maintaining close client communication and strong advocacy for clients.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Missouri Bar license and Illinois Bar license.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from discovery through resolution and trial.
• Conduct and defend depositions, develop case strategy, and prepare witnesses.
• Lead negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions while advocating for clients.
• Draft and respond to motions, discovery, and other litigation filings.
• Prepare cases thoroughly for trial and participate in courtroom proceedings.
• Communicate closely with clients and help them make informed decisions.
• Manage multiple active matters and meet deadlines with high quality.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take a meaningful role representing people and families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
• Handle sophisticated civil litigation with hands-on exposure to depositions, mediations, negotiations, trial preparation, and trial.
• Join an experienced trial team that values professionalism, preparation, client service, and strong results.
• Build your courtroom skills while taking real ownership of cases and client relationships.
• Receive production-based incentive opportunities in addition to competitive base compensation.
• Enjoy health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Location: Greater St. Louis, Missouri | Full-time, on-site. We are looking for an attorney who enjoys being part of a collaborative in-office trial team, with candidates already within the St. Louis metro region strongly preferred.

Note: Active Missouri AND Illinois bar licenses and 3+ years of civil litigation experience are required. Candidates must also hold a JD from an accredited law school.

About Us

We are a plaintiff-focused trial practice representing individuals and families in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and other sensitive civil matters throughout Missouri and Illinois. Our attorneys approach every case with patience, professionalism, and close client communication while working toward the strongest possible outcome. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation matters from discovery through resolution and trial.
• Conduct and defend depositions, develop case strategy, and prepare witnesses.
• Lead negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions while advocating strongly for clients.
• Draft and respond to motions, discovery, and other litigation filings.
• Prepare cases thoroughly for trial and participate actively in courtroom proceedings.
• Communicate closely with clients and help them make informed decisions throughout their cases.
• Manage multiple active matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining excellent work quality.
• Earn $125,000 to $200,000 in base compensation, depending on experience, plus production-based incentives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Missouri Bar license.
• Active Illinois Bar license.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of civil procedure, discovery, depositions, and litigation strategy.
• Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet deadlines.
• Plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, insurance defense, corporate defense, or comparable litigation experience preferred.
• Meaningful trial preparation or courtroom experience strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive litigation work that directly impacts clients, rather than being limited to a narrow supporting role. We offer meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with experienced trial lawyers, opportunities to strengthen your courtroom skills, production incentives, comprehensive benefits, and a professional environment focused on doing excellent work for clients.

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Benefits:

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