Associate Attorney

New Haven County Bar Association; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Bar dues coverage

Performance bonuses

Job summary

New Haven County Bar Association seeks an Associate Attorney in Fairfax, Virginia, focusing on Personal Injury work with 0–3 years of experience; entry-level considered. The role involves strong trial work, legal research, and drafting pleadings in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, is admitted to the Virginia State Bar (MD/DC considered), and can manage multiple deadlines while representing clients at depositions and hearings.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active Virginia Bar membership is required; MD/DC considered.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analyze case law.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Represent clients at depositions, hearings, and status conferences.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Active Virginia Bar admission (required)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Position: Associate Attorney
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Practice Area(s): Personal Injury
Experience Level: 0–3 years / Entry-level considered

About Our Firm: Personal injury work, including substantial trial work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting legal research and analyzing case law
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Representing clients at depositions, hearings, and status conferences.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar, required, Maryland and/or Washington, D.C. also considered.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $100,000-$200,000, commensurate with experience level and bar admissions (VA, DC, MD)
• Health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, bar dues coverage, performance bonuses, etc.