Litigation Attorney

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations. We are seeking a new Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation Defense with 10+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Richmond, VA office. What You Will Do: As an Attorney at our firm, you will: Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution. Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases. Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court. Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs. Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary. Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including: General Liability Personal Injury Product Liability Professional Liability What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills: Experience with Insurance Defense clients. Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation. The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial. Required Education & Licensure: Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) Active Virginia Bar License (Required). Why You’ll Love Us: Competitive compensation and benefits package. Opportunity for professional growth and advancement. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Engaging and challenging caseload. The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys. At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories. **Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.** #J-18808-Ljbffr