Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury)

Orion Placement; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus potential

Well-resourced platform

Descripción de la vacante

Orion Placement seeks an experienced plaintiff personal injury attorney for a true trial-forward role. You will handle local matters in Newark, NJ or Columbia, SC, meeting clients, guiding litigation, and owning cases from pre-suit through trial.

Must be licensed in the respective state and have 2+ years PI experience with 2nd chair trial exposure. The firm offers strong compensation with bonus potential and a well-resourced platform to support you with process, volume, and infrastructure, plus

Formación

• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience, must have 2nd chair trial experience.
• Active bar membership in New Jersey or South Carolina, in good standing.

Responsabilidades

• Meet with clients, earn trust, 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 status, demands, offers, and settlement posture.
• Try cases when appropriate and represent clients in hearings and other court appearances.
• Collaborate with support staff and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Case evaluation

Client communication

Trial experience

Educación

JD from an accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

• 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 or Columbia, South Carolina. 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 for Newark or South Carolina Bar for Columbia). 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