Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Overview

Morgan & Morgan is looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for our quickly expanding practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our downtown Washington, DC offices.

The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability (MVA) / automobile accident cases, including trial prep, depositions leading to trial, complicated settlements, and in-court jury and bench trials, representing plaintiff clients in Virginia, DC and/or Maryland.

Our Personal Injury Litigation lawyers have support from a separate team of pre-suit attorneys and case managers, as well as assistance from seasoned trial partners, as needed. Additionally, each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant.

Our law firm’s generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped), as well as a full benefits package including excellent insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents, as well as free parking downtown DC.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of motor vehicle accident cases in Northern Virginia, District of Columbia and/or Maryland.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law.
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances on behalf of plaintiffs

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the bar for the DC, Maryland or Virginia Bar. Virginia preferred.
• Ideally 2+ years of PI litigation experience (ideally motor vehicle / automobile liability / MVA)
• Ability to manage high volume of litigation cases and take them to trial
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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