Attorney

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional bonus opportunity

Commission eligibility

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC is seeking a qualified legal professional in Virginia Beach, VA. This role involves assessing liability, managing case files, and maintaining client communication throughout litigation processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor (JD) and has strong advocacy skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, attending court appearances, and negotiating with insurance carriers. Additional experience in personal injury or Workers' Compensation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong advocacy skills are essential for effective legal representation.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assess liability and damages through evidence analysis.
• Review medical records and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage files through resolution and maintain client communication.
• Draft complaints and attend court proceedings.
• Negotiate directly with insurance carriers.

Skills

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Compensation

• Additional bonus opportunity tied to production and performance metrics
• Commission eligibility available
• Relocation assistance may be available

Matters may include:

• Premises liability matters
• Medical malpractice claims
• Product liability matters
• Other negligence-based cases

Responsibilities

• Assess liability and damages through evidence analysis and case evaluation
• Review medical records, reports, witness information, and investigative materials
• Develop litigation strategies and case plans
• Manage files through resolution
• Client Advocacy
• Maintain regular client communication
• Guide expectations throughout litigation and settlement processes
• Support clients during sensitive matters involving injury claims
• Courtroom & Litigation Responsibilities
• Draft complaints, pleadings, motions, memoranda, and discovery
• Attend depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Argue motions and appear in court proceedings
• Settlement & Recovery
• Negotiate directly with insurance carriers
• Maximize recovery opportunities
• Support resolution efforts and settlement strategy

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Preferred:

• Plaintiff-side personal injury background
• Independent file handling experience from intake through resolution
• Settlement negotiation experience with carriers
• Candidates with Workers’ Compensation backgrounds and strong litigation experience may also be considered.