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David Careers

Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury) 1st Chair

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orion placementChicago (IL)
LawyersOffices of Lawyers

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$150,000 - $200,000 per year

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About the role

About the job: Trial Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury) 1st Chair
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity Step into a 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 the resources and infrastructure of a large, growing platform Join a team that moves cases with urgency, professionalism, and client-first service
Location: Full-time openings available in Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Boca Raton, FL; Tampa, FL; and Chicago, IL. You'll be based in the local office for the market you support.
Note: Candidates must be actively barred and in good standing in the state for the office location they are pursuing (Georgia, Florida, or Illinois) and must have 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience plus at least 5 PI trials as first chair.
About Us: We're a nationally established plaintiff-focused firm known for advocating for clients in complex personal injury and property damage matters. Our attorneys combine sharp litigation instincts with compassion and responsiveness, and we're proud of a culture built around urgency, professionalism, and results. Confidential Employer.
Job Description:
  • Lead plaintiff PI files from pre-suit through trial with full ownership of strategy and execution
  • Meet with clients, build trust quickly, and guide them through litigation with empathy and clarity
  • Evaluate claims, damages, and liability to develop winning case themes and settlement posture
  • Drive discovery, motion practice, depositions, and expert strategy to position cases for resolution or verdict
  • Negotiate with carriers and defense counsel, participate in mediation, and manage demands and offers
  • First-chair trials when appropriate, including jury selection, openings, witness examinations, and closings
  • Collaborate closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to keep files moving efficiently
Qualifications:
  • JD from an accredited law school 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience (targeting 5-10 years)
  • Minimum 5 PI trials as first chair
  • Active bar license in good standing in the state of the office you're applying to (GA, FL, or IL)
  • Strong case valuation, negotiation, and trial preparation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced office environment
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Why You Will Love Working HereYou'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-999
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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