Trial Attorney – Plaintiff PI, High-Impact Trials & Growth

Orion Placement

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.