Attorney - associate - law

a growing personal injury law firm with offices in Virginia Beach, Roanoke, and the Eastern Shore, is seeking Associate Attorneys to join our team.

This role is ideal for an attorney with 0-4 years of experience who is interested in developing a career in personal injury law and gaining hands‑on pre‑litigation and litigation experience within a collaborative and expanding firm. Associates will work closely with managing partners and senior attorneys and have the opportunity to play an active role in case strategy, client advocacy, and litigation preparation.

Manage a personal injury caseload starting with pre‑litigation and growing toward litigation

Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and other litigation proceedings as needed

Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and other legal correspondence

Conduct legal research using platforms such as LexisNexis to support case strategy and development

Engage in client consultations to gather case information and provide legal guidance

Collaborate with managing partners, senior attorneys, and paralegal support staff to streamline case management

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

0-4 years of legal experience (personal injury or civil litigation preferred)

Strong legal writing and research skills

Familiarity with legal research tools (LexisNexis, Westlaw) and case management systems (Neos, Needles, Clio, or similar) preferred

Hands‑on litigation experience early in your career

Opportunity to develop litigation skills without traditional billable hour requirements

Exposure to a broad range of personal injury matters

Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their interest or experience in personal injury law. Writing samples and references may be requested later in the interview process.

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