Trial Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1969, Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers has built a trusted reputation for excellence, compassion, and results across Virginia and West Virginia. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Virginia Trial Attorney to join our litigation team and advocate for injury victims throughout the region.

This is an opportunity to handle meaningful personal injury cases from intake through trial while working alongside an established team dedicated to delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Your Mission

As a Trial Attorney, you will take primary responsibility for litigating personal injury cases in Virginia and, where licensed, West Virginia courts. You will manage complex litigation, advocate for clients at every stage of the legal process, and collaborate with a team that is committed to achieving outstanding results.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to litigate meaningful, high-impact cases.

• Ongoing professional development and CLE support.

• Collaborative team culture rooted in trust, integrity, and long-term success.

• The opportunity to build a long-term career with a firm that has proudly served injury victims for more than 50 years.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Client Always

• Caring and Integrity

• Collaboration

• Continuous Improvement

Compensation:

$115,000 - $150,000

Responsibilities: Trial & Litigation

• Serve as primary trial counsel for personal injury cases, managing litigation from filing through verdict or settlement.

• Prepare and argue motions, pleadings, and discovery in Virginia courts and, where applicable, West Virginia courts.

• Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials with exceptional preparation and professionalism.

• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.

• Collaborate with investigators, accident reconstruction experts, medical providers, and expert witnesses to build compelling cases.

Case Management & Client Advocacy

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and other negligence claims.

• Provide proactive, compassionate communication to clients while guiding them through the litigation process.

• Ensure all matters are handled efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with firm standards.

• Work closely with paralegals and legal assistants to maintain case momentum and exceptional client service.

Team Collaboration

• Partner with attorneys and leadership across the firm to develop litigation strategies.

• Mentor junior legal staff as appropriate and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Participate in professional networking and community events that support the firm's reputation and relationships.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Active Virginia Bar license required.

• Minimum of 4 years of personal injury litigation experience with demonstrated trial success.

• Strong knowledge of Virginia civil procedure and litigation practices.

• Excellent courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and case management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for court appearances.

Preferred

• Licensed in West Virginia and/or Maryland.

• Experience handling cases in multiple jurisdictions.

• Established relationships within the Virginia and/or West Virginia legal community.

About Company

Skinner Accident and Injury Lawyers is an established and growing law firm that has earned the trust and respect of the community it has served for nearly 50 years. Our attorneys are currently licensed in DC, IL, MD, NY, VA & WV, and we represent individuals for Auto Accidents, Consumer Protection, Bad Faith Insurance, Personal Injury, Products Liability, and Wrongful Death cases.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and case results
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k)
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
• Opportunity to build and grow your practice within an established, expanding firm

Skinner Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.