Trial Attorney 1st Chair

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); 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 is seeking an experienced trial attorney to lead plaintiff personal injury files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy.

You will meet clients, evaluate claims, drive discovery and depositions, negotiate with carriers, and guide cases toward resolution or verdict. When needed, you will serve as first chair at trials and collaborate with a supportive team to move files efficiently.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience (targeting 5–10 years).
• Minimum 5 PI trials as first chair.
• Active bar license in good standing in GA, FL, or IL.
• 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 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

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

JD from an accredited law school

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 openings available in Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Boca Raton, FL; Tampa, FL; and Chicago, IL. You\'ll be based in the local office for the market you support.

Note: Candidates must be actively barred and in good standing in the state for the office location they are pursuing (Georgia, Florida, or Illinois) and must have 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience plus at least 5 PI trials as first chair.

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
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience (targeting 5–10 years)
• Minimum 5 PI trials as first chair
• Active bar license in good standing in the state of the office you\'re applying to (GA, FL, or IL)
• 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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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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