Associate Attorney - General Litigation

O’Hagan Meyer; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Mentorship program

Annual bonus programs

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer in Norfolk, VA seeks a Litigation Associate with 2–3 years of experience to handle commercial/general liability matters. The role offers a hybrid schedule and exposure to cutting-edge topics with sophisticated clients.

This firm emphasizes equal opportunity employment and robust benefits, with a salary range of $125K–$140K and strong professional development opportunities. The base pay is determined by location, experience, and other factors.

Qualifications

• Legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions.
• Experience in state and federal courts is preferred.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required.
• Willingness to travel locally for court appearances and depositions.
• Proactive, team-oriented with strong client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in mediation and negotiation.
• Prepare for trial and assist during trial.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Attend depositions and site inspections.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Legal research

Deposition experience

Drafting pleadings

Client communication

Team-oriented

Job description

Description

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least 2-3 years of experience in commercial and/or general liability litigation to join its Norfolk VA office. Experience in business & commercial litigation, general liability, labor & employment, medical malpractice defense, and products liability is a plus.

This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of defense litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Salary range: $125K - $140K

Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

• This role requires legal research, drafting of pleadings motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, representing clients in mediation, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance.
• Experience with both state and federal courts preferred, as well as state and federal administrative agencies.
• This position also requires the ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in an effective manner.
• This position will require some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Admission to the state bar of Virginia is required

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
• Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
• Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
• Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.