Associate Attorney

Blaszkow Legal Pllc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Blaszkow Legal, PLLC seeks an Associate Attorney. A law degree and Virginia Bar are required; Maryland or D.C. Bar is a plus. Duties include case management, client intake, pleadings, discovery, motions, and trials, with occasional weekend or evening work.

Base salary ranges $80k–$100k annually, with monthly bonuses up to $9k and involvement bonuses. Benefits include PTO, BCBS health insurance, retirement with employer match, and professional development funds.

Qualifications

• Virginia Bar admission required.
• Maryland or D.C. Bar membership is a plus.
• Familiarity with civil procedure.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively review cases in pre-litigation and ensure medical records are complete.
• Communicate with clients, insurers, and staff.
• Evaluate cases for resolution and/or litigation needs.
• Represent clients in circuit and general district court proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Negotiate settlements for clients.
• Perform administrative and management tasks related to the practice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Virginia Bar Admission

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

THE FIRM:

Blaszkow Legal, PLLC is a premier and established (begun in 1992) northern Virginia personal injury law firm. We litigate personal injury and insurance claims in both the state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. We are a small, but aggressive, tech savvy, team focused on OUTSIDE THE BOX solutions that optimize client recoveries. We handle a full range of cases involving modest value to major seven-figure cases, and our client-centric approach in every case keeps the five star reviews coming in on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for one or more candidates to join our team as an Associate Attorney. A law school degree and Virginia Bar membership are required; Maryland or D.C. Bar membership is a plus. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing skills, ability to multi-task and handle deadlines without constant supervision, and be possessed of good interpersonal skills. Job duties will include all aspects of case management, including client intake, case investigation and preparation, case evaluation, drafting pleadings, discovery and deposition work, motions practice, and handling trials. A strong desire to advocate on behalf of our clients is a must. This is a full time position, that could occasionally entail weekend and evening work. A reminder: if you do not have an active Virginia Bar license, then you will not be considered for this position!

COMPENSATION:

Base salary ranges from $80-100,000, plus reachable monthly performance bonuses (for most associates, this ranges from 2,000 to 9,000 per month, depending on fees! / Historically, first-year total compensation has consistently ranged from approximately $135,000 to $180,000.), and participation bonuses for business brought to the firm. Other benefits include: PTO, BCBS health insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, and a professional development budget (including the payment of CLEs, VTLA dues, etc).

If you are interested in:

• helping victimized clients rebuild their lives,
• managing your own case load,
• working in a collaborative and nurturing environment,
• honing your litigation skills,
• building your professional portfolio,

Our Core Values:

• Be the go-to car accident and personal injury law firm in Northern Virginia
• Provide personalized service that ensures our clients never feel left out or abandoned
• Represent all clients aggressively, no matter case size

Responsibilities:

• Actively review cases in pre-litigation, ensuring that medical records are being received and investigations are complete
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, other staff members, etc.
• Evaluate cases, including determining potential for resolution and need for litigation
• Represent clients in circuit and general district court proceedings
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions
• Negotiate settlements for clients
• Administrative and other management functions related to the practice of law

Qualifications:

• Virginia Bar admission required - other Bar admissions (DC and MD) helpful!
• Familiarity with civil procedure
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Perks of Working at Blaszkow Legal, PLLC

• Working as part of a motivated team at all levels
• Ability to learn under a 40-year veteran of the legal profession
• Ability to litigate cases in General District Court and Circuit Court
• Will receive continual training and guidance to develop as a professional litigator
• Use of a simple file management system
• Direction of associated staff members / working with trained office support personnel
• Getting assistance in legal article publication/writing

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications are held in the strictest confidence.

Our office is located off of Edsall Road in the West Alexandria / Springfield area. We have free and ample parking.