Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury)

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced plaintiff PI attorney to lead cases from pre-suit through trial, owning strategy and execution.

You will meet clients, assess claims, and guide families through complex litigation with empathy, while leveraging a resource-rich platform to move matters efficiently.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience. Second chair trial experience is required.
• Active bar license in good standing in the relevant state (GA, FL, IL) for the office location.

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 with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently

Skills

Trial advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Client management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

• 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 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 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.