Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Richmond/Henrico, Virginia Full-Time | Established Plaintiff’s Law Firm $85,000-$320,000+ Are you a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney who enjoys negotiating significant settlements, preparing cases for trial, and taking on insurance companies on behalf of injured people? You may be an excellent fit for Injured Workers’ Law Firm. We are seeking an attorney to represent injured workers throughout Virginia. Prior workers’ compensation experience is valuable, but it is not required. We are particularly interested in attorneys with plaintiff-side personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance litigation, or other litigation experience who know how to evaluate damages, develop evidence, negotiate effectively, and litigate contested cases. This is not a position for an attorney who simply wants to process files. Our attorneys take ownership of their cases, develop meaningful relationships with clients, negotiate substantial settlements, and litigate claims when necessary. COMPENSATION AND EARNING POTENTIAL This position offers a base salary commensurate with experience plus substantial performance-based compensation. Attorneys who develop strong case values, move cases efficiently, negotiate effectively, and generate significant revenue can earn well above the base salary. Our compensation structure is designed to reward high-performing attorneys based on measurable production and results. Attorneys are not required to originate business to earn performance-based compensation. Specific details regarding the compensation structure will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates during the interview process. Additional benefits include paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. WHAT YOU WILL DO • Manage a caseload of Virginia workers’ compensation claims from initial evaluation through settlement or hearing • Develop case strategy and identify the medical, vocational, and financial evidence needed to maximize recovery • Take and defend depositions • Conduct discovery and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and hearing exhibits • Work with medical providers, vocational experts, economists, and other professionals • Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters and defense attorneys • Prepare persuasive settlement demands and mediation presentations • Represent clients at hearings before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission • Advise clients clearly and honestly regarding case value, risk, and available options • Work closely with paralegals and support staff to move cases forward efficiently WHO WILL THRIVE HERE The strongest candidate will be an attorney who: • Currently represents plaintiffs or has a genuine desire to represent injured workers • Enjoys negotiating and is comfortable dealing with insurance companies and defense counsel • Wants regular opportunities to litigate and try cases • Can evaluate medical records, lost wages, future treatment, disability, and long-term damages • Is competitive, strategic, organized, and accountable • Communicates effectively with clients who may be injured, frightened, or under financial pressure • Understands that strong client service and strong financial performance go hand in hand • Wants to be rewarded for productivity rather than limited to a traditional salary structure • Values professional autonomy while working effectively as part of a team QUALIFICATIONS • Active Virginia law license or eligibility for prompt admission in Virginia • Litigation, negotiation, or plaintiff-side personal injury experience preferred • Strong writing, analytical, advocacy, and communication skills • Ability to manage deadlines and take responsibility for a substantial caseload • Workers’ compensation experience is not required; training will be provided to the right experienced litigator WHY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION? Workers’ compensation gives plaintiff attorneys the opportunity to build a sophisticated litigation practice involving medicine, disability, wage loss, vocational capacity, future medical care, and settlement valuation. Our attorneys regularly negotiate, take depositions, attend mediations, appear at hearings, and develop their own caseloads. Attorneys who understand medical evidence and know how to advocate for injured clients can transition successfully into this practice area. ABOUT OUR FIRM Injured Workers’ Law Firm represents injured employees throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have built our practice around strong advocacy, careful case preparation, clear client communication, and meaningful results. Our core values are: • Integrity — We do what is right, even when it is difficult • Accountability — We take ownership and follow through • Teamwork — We support one another and share responsibility for results • Empathy — We remember that every file represents a person whose life has been disrupted • Client First — We communicate clearly, prepare thoroughly, and advocate aggressively This is a long-term opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful work, substantial responsibility, regular litigation experience, and compensation tied to performance. TO APPLY Please submit your résumé and a brief explanation of the types of cases you have handled, your negotiation and litigation experience, and why you are interested in representing injured workers. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.