Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense (Hybrid)

Kiernan Trebach, LLP; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Allow

Holiday Pay

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Virginia Beach, VA seeks an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation Defense with 2–4 years of insurance defense experience to join our hybrid-capable team. You will defend matters across general liability, personal injury, product liability and professional liability while drafting motions, summarizing depositions, and preparing for trial.

A JD and Virginia license are preferred. The firm emphasizes a balanced workload, supportive mentorship, and flexible schedules within a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Insurance Defense
• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) required
• Active Virginia license preferred
• Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Defend a variety of Insurance Defense matters.
• Handle General Liability, Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Professional Liability cases.
• Prepare motions, depositions, and trial materials.
• Work independently from case inception to settlement/trial.

Skills

Employment Law

Healthcare Law

Environmental Law

Construction Litigation

Legal Writing

Trial Preparation

Independent Work

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Active Virginia License (Preferred)

Job description

Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation Defense (Hybrid)

Kiernan Trebach LLP | Virginia Beach, VA

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About the Firm

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

The Role

We are seeking a new Attorney with 2-4 years of experience in Insurance Defense to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of matters in our growing Virginia Beach, VA practice.

What You Will Do

Defend a Variety of Insurance Defense matters as well as:

• General Liability
• Personal Injury
• Product Liability
• Professional Liability

What You Will Bring

Our ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Experience with Employment Law and/or Healthcare Law.
• Experience with environmental and/or construction Litigation.
• Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation is preferred.
• The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Required Education & Licensure

• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.).
• Active Virginia License (Preferred).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Holiday Pay
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules

Why You'll Love Us

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

Equal Opportunity Statement

**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**