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Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury) 1st Chair

Orion Placement
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/14/2026

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 5 years of plaintiff personal injury experience and at least 5 personal injury trials as first chair.


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
  • 5 years of plaintiff personal injury experience
  • Minimum 5 PI trials as first chair
  • 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.


JPC-1504

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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