Associate Attorney

City of Plant City; Oakton (VA); On-site; 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

City of Plant City is seeking an Associate Attorney in Fairfax, Virginia, focusing on personal injury with entry to mid-level experience welcome. The position emphasizes legal research, drafting filings, and client representation at depositions and hearings.

The candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (Maryland/DC considered). The role offers a competitive salary plus health, retirement, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active VA Bar in good standing; 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

Case management

Written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school

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.