Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury)

Orion Placement
  • Charleston, South Carolina
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • 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, Columbia, South Carolina or Charleston, SC. 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, South Carolina Bar). 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
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Proactive, organized, and comfortable working 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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    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCharleston, South Carolina

    Skills

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