Trial Attorney - Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death

Orion Placement; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A plaintiff-side litigation team is seeking a civil litigation attorney in Fort Worth, Texas. The role requires 4+ years of experience in civil litigation, with a strong preference for those experienced in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Responsibilities include managing high-stakes cases, taking depositions, and preparing for trial. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a salary of $120,000.00 - $225,000.00, along with benefits like dental and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed attorney in good standing, ideally in Texas.
• Experience with personal injury, wrongful death, trucking, or catastrophic injury matters is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation from active case development through resolution or trial.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Develop liability and damages strategy on complex litigation matters.
• Draft, argue, and respond to substantive motions.
• Work closely with expert witnesses and case support teams.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Strong deposition skills

Courtroom practice

Legal writing ability

Case strategy

Education

Licensed attorney in good standing

Job description

• Join a respected plaintiff-side litigation team focused on serious injury and wrongful death matters, not high-volume case handling
• Work on major trucking, catastrophic injury, and other high-stakes cases with real trial exposure
• Take on meaningful responsibility from day one, including depositions, motion practice, strategy, mediation, and trial prep
• Build your reputation as a true trial lawyer handling complex, high-value cases that matter
• Grow with a team that values excellence, preparation, advocacy, and results

Location:This is a full-time, fully on-site opportunity in Fort Worth, Texas. We strongly prefer candidates already based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, though relocation to Fort Worth will be considered for the right attorney.

Note:Must have 4+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience and be committed to working in-person. Experience with trucking, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death matters is highly valued.

About Us

We are a high-performing plaintiff-side litigation team focused exclusively on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our work centers on helping individuals and families through life-changing, high-stakes matters with skill, compassion, and relentless advocacy. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation from active case development through resolution or trial
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives
• Develop liability and damages strategy on complex litigation matters
• Draft, argue, and respond to substantive motions
• Work closely with expert witnesses and case support teams
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial
• Serve as first chair or second chair at trial depending on experience
• Help drive case value through strong preparation, sound strategy, and persuasive advocacy
• Partner with a team that prepares cases thoroughly and takes trial readiness seriously

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience
• Licensed attorney in good standing, ideally in Texas
• Strong deposition, courtroom, and motion practice skills
• Excellent legal writing and case strategy ability
• Experience with personal injury, wrongful death, trucking, or catastrophic injury matters is strongly preferred
• Plaintiff or defense background may be considered
• Must be motivated, prepared, and serious about trial work

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be part of a mission-driven team handling meaningful, high-impact cases for seriously injured clients and families. This is an opportunity to do real litigation work, sharpen your trial skills, and grow in an environment that values preparation, excellence, and long-term professional development.