Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation / Insurance Defense

A well-established Mid-Atlantic litigation firm is seeking Associate Attorneys to join its growing Richmond, Virginia practice.

This role offers hands-on litigation experience, regular courtroom exposure, direct mentorship from experienced litigators, and a clear path toward managing increasingly sophisticated matters as your practice grows.

The practice includes a broad range of civil litigation matters, including:

• Personal Injury Defense
• Premises Liability
• Auto & Transportation Litigation
• General Liability
• Products Liability
• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Defense

We are moving efficiently and can typically take candidates from first conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation docket from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Appear in Virginia State and Federal Courts
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and claims professionals
• Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced partners and trial attorneys
• Handle increasing levels of responsibility as experience grows

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Virginia Bar license required
• Maryland and/or DC Bar admission is a plus, but not required
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, though more senior candidates will be considered
• Insurance defense experience preferred but not required
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting motions and handling discovery
• Deposition experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Desire to develop as a courtroom advocate and litigator

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary generally ranging from $95,000–$150,000+ , depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Annual incentives beginning at 1,850 billable hours
• Additional bonus opportunities tied to productivity
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k)
• Flexible work arrangements, including on-site, hybrid, and remote options depending on experience and team needs

This is a litigation-heavy, trial-oriented platform designed for attorneys seeking substantial responsibility, meaningful courtroom experience, and long-term career growth within one of the Mid-Atlantic's leading insurance defense firms.

Confidential inquiries welcome.