Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Personal Injury
• Location: Richmond, VA preferred; Virginia Beach candidates also considered
• Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 base + commission, depending on experience
• Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite; scheduling flexibility may be considered based on experience, tenure, and firm approval
• Experience: 1-4 years preferred; newly licensed attorneys with relevant internships or related legal experience considered. More experienced attorneys also welcome.

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established personal injury firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to manage cases from intake through settlement or trial with guidance from Senior and Managing Attorneys.

The role primarily handles lower-to-moderate complexity claims while supporting senior attorneys on complex matters. Practice areas include motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and other injury claims.

Responsibilities
• Manage an assigned caseload, meet court deadlines, and maintain active case progression.
• Interview clients and evaluate medical records, bills, police reports, insurance information, and other evidence to assess liability, causation, and damages.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies with senior attorney guidance.
• Draft and review demands, pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and treating providers, with guidance as needed.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials with appropriate support.
• Negotiate with insurers and opposing counsel within defined settlement authority.

Required Qualifications
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia bar license in good standing.
• Understanding of legal research, litigation procedures, claims evaluation, and insurance negotiations appropriate to experience level.
• Strong organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and legal judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and commitment to responsive, compassionate client service.

Preferred Experience
• Approximately 1-4 years of relevant legal experience, ideally including personal injury litigation.
• Experience in personal injury, mass torts, or medical malpractice.
• Newly licensed attorneys with relevant personal injury internships or related legal experience will also be considered.

Benefits and Professional Support
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling, subject to role requirements and firm approval