What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Own pre-litigation personal injury cases from intake through settlement with real autonomy
- Work on higher-value matters and sharpen negotiation strategy with a performance-driven team
- Strong growth path for attorneys who want more responsibility and leadership exposure
- Well-resourced environment with process, support staff, and clear accountability
- Great benefits package including 401(k) match and generous paid time off
Location: Hybrid at the Chicago office.
Note: Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with 3 years of personal injury experience and at least some plaintiff-side experience (defense-only backgrounds will not be considered)
About Our Client
Our client is a nationally recognized, high-growth personal injury law firm known for complex, high-stakes cases and an exceptional client experience. They operate with high standards and a results-driven culture where ownership is rewarded and top performers are given real responsibility as the firm continues to expand.
Job Description
- Manage a heavy pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement
- Conduct case investigations to evaluate liability, damages, and settlement strategy
- Draft and review pre-lit documents, demands, releases, and key correspondence
- Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel to maximize outcomes
- Provide excellent client service with consistent, proactive updates
- Coordinate closely with paralegals and support staff to keep files moving and organized
- Supervise, train, and elevate support staff as needed to improve speed and quality
- Identify cases that should transition to litigation and coordinate handoffs smoothly
Qualifications
- Attorney license in good standing (state bar admission required)
- 3 years of personal injury experience
- Some plaintiff-side personal injury experience required (defense-only is a no)
- Strong negotiation skills and experience driving cases to settlement
- Comfortable managing high volume with strong organization and urgency
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or training staff is a plus
- Bilingual is a plus, not required
Why You Will Love Working Here
- High-performance, high-ownership environment with clear expectations
- Fast-moving team that values results, accountability, and continuous growth
- Real responsibility and exposure to meaningful, high-impact cases
- Supportive culture with firm events and strong internal collaboration
- Benefits include 12 paid holidays, 10 days of paid vacation, 6 sick days, medical insurance, and 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match (plus a laptop refresh policy)
JPC-1731
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000