What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate Attorney - Personal Injury position at Orion Placement?
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Step into a true litigation-forward PI role with hands-on responsibility
- Manage a full docket of motor vehicle and premises liability cases
- Earn strong compensation with base salary plus commission on legal fees
- Work with dedicated support staff so you can focus on practicing law
- Clear runway for career advancement and leadership opportunities
- Join a nationally recognized firm known for results, structure, and growth
Location: 100% in-office role with openings in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, TX. Relocation candidates are welcome, with relocation assistance available.
Note: This role requires experience handling personal injury cases in litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
About Our Client: Our client is one of Texas’s leading plaintiff-side personal injury law firms, nationally recognized for aggressive litigation, trial readiness, and exceptional client service. They are a results-driven organization that invests heavily in attorney development, infrastructure, and long-term career growth, and they have been named one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” nationwide.
Job Description
- Manage a litigation docket of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents and premises liability
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
- Work closely with paralegals and legal support staff to drive cases forward
- Communicate effectively with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
- Prepare cases strategically from filing through resolution or trial
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active Texas Bar license required
- Experience handling personal injury litigation matters
- Comfortable managing discovery, depositions, and court appearances
- Strong organizational, communication, and advocacy skills
- Trial experience is a plus but not required
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Base salary of $150,000 plus 12% base against commission on legal fees
- $15,000 retention bonus
- 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
- 80% employer-paid medical insurance plus dental and vision
- Paid vacation, holidays, and leave
- Dedicated support staff and proven litigation systems
- Gym membership, recognition programs, and firm-wide events
- Meaningful career advancement and leadership opportunities
JPC-573
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $150,000