Trial Attorney

Orion Placement; South Carolina; 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

Confidential Employer. is seeking a Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney to own cases from pre-suit through trial, guiding clients with empathy and strategic judgment.

This on-site role is available in Newark, NJ; Columbia, SC; or Charleston, SC. You must have a JD, 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience with 2nd chair trial experience, and active bar membership in NJ or SC.

Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 per year, with bonus potential for high performance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience.
• Active bar membership in New Jersey or South Carolina (depending on office).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, earn trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity.
• Own plaintiff PI cases from pre-suit through trial, including evaluation, strategy, and case development.
• Prepare cases for trial, including discovery strategy, motion practice, deposition planning, and expert coordination.
• Take and defend key depositions and drive momentum toward resolution or verdict.
• Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, and communicate case status, demands, offers, and settlement posture.
• Try cases when appropriate and represent clients in hearings and other court appearances as needed.
• Collaborate closely with support staff and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently and professionally.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Negotiation

Client counseling

Communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

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

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• 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 a well-resourced platform that supports attorneys with process, volume, and infrastructure
• Long-term growth opportunity within a firm that continues expanding nationally

Location: Full-time openings on-site in Newark, New Jersey, Columbia, South Carolina or Charleston, SC. You'll be based in one of these offices and handle local matters in that jurisdiction.

Note: Must be licensed and in good standing in the state where you will be located (New Jersey Bar, South Carolina Bar). Must have 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience

About Us

We're a national plaintiff-side law firm built around high standards, strong advocacy, and treating clients with the compassion they deserve. Our attorneys are trusted to lead cases with urgency, professionalism, and results-driven strategy from day one. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Meet with clients, earn trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity
• Own plaintiff PI cases from pre-suit through trial, including evaluation, strategy, and case development
• Prepare cases for trial, including discovery strategy, motion practice, deposition planning, and expert coordination
• Take and defend key depositions and drive case momentum toward resolution or verdict
• Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, and communicate case status, demands, offers, and settlement posture
• Try cases when appropriate and represent clients in hearings and other court appearances as needed
• Collaborate closely with support staff and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently and professionally

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience
• Active bar membership in New Jersey or South Carolina (depending on office location), in good standing
• Strong claim evaluation and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organized, and comfortable working 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.

JPC-1504

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

(Hiring in Columbia, SC and Newark, NJ as well)

Requirements: Must-haves: NJ or SC bar license, depending on which local. 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Must have 2nd chair trial experience

• Nice to haves: Bilingual Spanish

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

Quick Recruiter Reference

Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney opening in Newark, NJ or Columbia, SC. Must have 5–10 years plaintiff PI and at least 5 PI trials as first chair, plus active NJ Bar or SC Bar in good standing based on location. Leads case strategy, client‑facing litigation, negotiations, and trials; base $150k–$180k plus bonus with potential up to $200k for 10+ years.

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury) 1st Chair

• Location: Charleston, SC

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience:2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Plaintiff Personal Injury Trial Attorney, Trial Lawyer, First Chair Trial Attorney, PI Litigation Attorney, Plaintiff Litigation Associate, Catastrophic Injury, Auto Negligence, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Jury Trials, Trial Prep, Depositions, Mediation, Settlement Negotiations, Damages Evaluation, Demand Strategy

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

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