Litigation Attorney - transportation, insurance defense

Job Overview A law firm seeks an ambitious and self‑motivated attorney to join the Tort, Transportation, and Specialized Litigation practice group in Richmond, Virginia. This role focuses on insurance coverage litigation, insurance defense, and general civil litigation defense in Virginia courts, requiring strong courtroom presence and analytical skills.
Duties Participate strategically in litigation teams to provide excellent client representation
Communicate directly with clients and their representatives
Proactively manage cases through discovery, issue‑spotting, and research
Engage in trial preparation and participate in trials
Conduct depositions and examinations under oath
Prepare and argue motions
Draft coverage opinions and reports for insurance clients
Requirements 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, with trial experience preferred
Motivation to grow as a litigator and take initiative in professional development
Experience with civil discovery, motions practice, and brief writing
Experience with taking and defending depositions
Excellent research and writing abilities
Clerking experience for a State or Federal Judge preferred
Education Juris Doctor
Certifications Active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar
Admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Skills Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Comfortable in courtroom settings
Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability insurance
Generous paternity/maternity leave
Paid parking and cell phone reimbursement
401(k) and profit sharing
10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Learning and development opportunities, including CLE

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