Trial Attorney

Orion Placement; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Denver, CO is seeking a qualified Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney to lead cases from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy and execution. The role requires active Colorado Bar status and 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience, including 2nd chair trial experience.

You will meet with clients, evaluate claims, and drive strategy, discovery, negotiations, and trial work. The compensation is strong with bonus potential, supported by a robust platform.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience; must have 2nd chair trial experience.
• Active Colorado bar license in good standing.
• Strong case valuation, negotiation, and trial preparation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced office environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead plaintiff PI files from pre-suit through trial with ownership of strategy and execution.
• Meet with clients, build trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity.
• Evaluate claims, damages, and liability to develop winning case themes and settlement posture.
• Drive discovery, motion practice, depositions, and expert strategy to position cases for resolution or verdict.
• Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, participate in mediation, and manage demands and offers.
• First-chair trials when appropriate, including jury selection, openings, witness examinations, and closings.
• Collaborate closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently

Skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a true trial-forward plaintiff PI role where your courtroom experience is valued and utilized
• Handle meaningful cases and make a real impact for injured clients and their families
• Strong compensation with bonus potential and upside for highly experienced trial attorneys
• Work with the resources and infrastructure of a large, growing platform
• Join a team that moves cases with urgency, professionalism, and client-first service

Location: Full-time opening available in Denver, CO. You'll be based in the local Denver office.

Note: Candidates must be actively barred and in good standing in Colorado and must have 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience.

About Us

We're a nationally established plaintiff-focused firm known for advocating for clients in complex personal injury and property damage matters. Our attorneys combine sharp litigation instincts with compassion and responsiveness, and we're proud of a culture built around urgency, professionalism, and results.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead plaintiff PI files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy and execution
• Meet with clients, build trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity
• Evaluate claims, damages, and liability to develop winning case themes and settlement posture
• Drive discovery, motion practice, depositions, and expert strategy to position cases for resolution or verdict
• Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, participate in mediation, and manage demands and offers
• First-chair trials when appropriate, including jury selection, openings, witness examinations, and closings
• Collaborate closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience
• Active Colorado bar license in good standing
• Strong case valuation, negotiation, and trial preparation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced office environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll be trusted to lead, supported by a team that knows how to move cases, and backed by a platform that provides resources and stability. If you want a role where your trial ability actually matters and your work changes outcomes for real people, this is it.

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Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-haves: CO Bar license, 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience

• Nice to haves: bilingual spanish

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands:

  • 5–7 years plaintiff PI + 5+ 1st chair trials: $150,000–$165,000 base + bonus

  • 8–10 years plaintiff PI + strong 1st chair history: $165,000–$180,000 base + bonus

  • 10+ years (highly relevant, heavy 1st chair): up to $200,000 base + bonus

Quick Recruiter Reference

Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney opening in Denver, Colorado. Must have 5–10 years plaintiff PI and 5+ PI jury trials as first chair, plus active bar in the state of the office. Leads case strategy, negotiations, trial prep, and first-chair trials.