Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney – High-Damages Cases

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Free office parking

Job summary

Orion Placement in Los Angeles seeks an experienced plaintiff-side personal injury attorney to manage an assigned caseload from filing through settlement or trial.

You will develop case strategy for catastrophic injuries and first-chair high-exposure matters, conducting depositions, motions, mediations, and trial preparations.

You will work with a senior trial attorney, enjoy hybrid scheduling after onboarding, and participate in meaningful cases with uncapped fee-based compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and analytical judgment required.
• Excellent communication and client service instincts.
• Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned personal injury litigation caseload from filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop case strategy based on facts, venue, damages, and client objectives.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, retain experts, and handle substantive motion practice.
• Prepare cases for trial, including motions in limine, pretrial filings, witness preparation, exhibits, and evidence organization.
• Second chair significant catastrophic injury, wrongful death, TBI, and other high exposure cases.
• Participate in mediations and negotiate settlements while protecting client value.
• Maintain court deadlines, procedural requirements, and organized case files across your docket.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, progress, and settlement posture.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and the pre litigation team to keep cases moving efficiently.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical judgment

Communication skills

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement in Los Angeles seeks an experienced plaintiff-side personal injury attorney to manage an assigned caseload from filing through settlement or trial.

You will develop case strategy for catastrophic injuries and first-chair high-exposure matters, conducting depositions, motions, mediations, and trial preparations.

You will work with a senior trial attorney, enjoy hybrid scheduling after onboarding, and participate in meaningful cases with uncapped fee-based compensation.