Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation / Insurance Defense

Stone Legal Recruitment; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements (on-site,hy

Job summary

Stone Legal Recruitment seeks associate attorneys for a well-established Mid-Atlantic litigation firm in Richmond, Virginia. The role offers hands-on litigation experience, courtroom exposure, and mentorship toward managing sophisticated matters.

The practice covers Personal Injury Defense, Auto & Transportation, General Liability, Products Liability, Commercial Litigation, and Insurance Defense. The firm moves candidates quickly from first conversation to decision, typically within two weeks.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience; more senior candidates considered.
• Maryland and/or DC Bar admission is a plus, but not required.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions and handling discovery.
• Deposition experience preferred.
• Desire to develop as a courtroom advocate and litigator.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation docket from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Appear in Virginia State and Federal Courts.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and claims professionals.
• Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced partners and trial attorneys.
• Handle increasing levels of responsibility as experience grows.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Deposition experience

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in MD and/or DC a plus

Job description

A well-established Mid-Atlantic litigation firm is seeking Associate Attorneys to join its growing Richmond, Virginia practice.

This role offers hands-on litigation experience, regular courtroom exposure, direct mentorship from experienced litigators, and a clear path toward managing increasingly sophisticated matters as your practice grows.

The practice includes a broad range of civil litigation matters, including:

• Personal Injury Defense
• Auto & Transportation Litigation
• General Liability
• Products Liability
• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Defense

We are moving efficiently and can typically take candidates from first conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation docket from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Appear in Virginia State and Federal Courts
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and claims professionals
• Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced partners and trial attorneys
• Handle increasing levels of responsibility as experience grows

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Maryland and/or DC Bar admission is a plus, but not required
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, though more senior candidates will be considered
• Insurance defense experience preferred but not required
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting motions and handling discovery
• Deposition experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Desire to develop as a courtroom advocate and litigator
• Base salary generally ranging from $95,000–$150,000+, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Annual incentives beginning at 1,850 billable hours
• Additional bonus opportunities tied to productivity
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k)
• Flexible work arrangements, including on-site, hybrid, and remote options depending on experience and team needs

This is a litigation-heavy, trial-oriented platform designed for attorneys seeking substantial responsibility, meaningful courtroom experience, and long-term career growth within one of the Mid-Atlantic's leading insurance defense firms.