Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury)

Orionplacement; Denver (CO); 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

Orionplacement seeks a lead plaintiff personal injury attorney in Denver to own cases from pre-suit through trial, guiding clients with empathy and clarity. You will oversee strategy, negotiate settlements, and drive discovery and trial tactics within a fast-paced, results-driven firm.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in plaintiff PI, 2nd chair trial experience, and an active Colorado bar license, with bilingual English/Spanish as a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience; 2nd chair trial experience required.
• Active Colorado bar license in good standing.
• Strong case valuation, negotiation, and trial preparation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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

JD from accredited law school

2+ years plaintiff personal injury

2nd chair trial experience

Colorado bar license

excellent written/verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

JD from 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 opening available in Denver, CO. You'll be based in the local Denver office.

Note:

Candidates must be actively barred and in good standing in Colorado 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 Colorado bar license in good standing
• 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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Benefits:

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