General Liability Associate Attorney

gpac; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

GPAC has partnered with an established firm and is seeking a motivated General Liability Associate Attorney to join their growing team in Virginia. The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance defense, general liability, and commercial litigation, with the ability to handle a diverse caseload from inception to resolution.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative, dynamic work

Qualifications

• JD required with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to Virginia Bar.
• Experience in general liability or insurance defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in general liability matters including personal injury, property damage, and premises liability.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and respond to opposing counsel's motions.
• Conduct depositions and participate in pre-trial proceedings.
• Manage a caseload from inception to resolution.
• Advise clients on risk management and liability exposure.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners, senior associates and staff.
• Stay current on developments in general liability and insurance defense.

Skills

General liability litigation

Insurance defense

Legal research

Written & oral advocacy

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Virginia Bar Admission

Job description

General Liability Associate Attorney

General Liability / Insurance Defense

Full-Time, Associate Attorney

Job Description

GPAC has partnered with an established firm and we are seeking a motivated and talented General Liability Associate Attorney to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance defense, general liability, and commercial litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about litigation and eager to work on complex and high-profile cases.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of general liability matters, including personal injury, property damage, and premises liability cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, and respond to opposing counsel’s motions and discovery requests.
• Conduct depositions and participate in pre-trial proceedings.
• Manage a caseload of general liability matters from inception to resolution.
• Advise clients on risk management and potential liability exposure.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with trial preparation.
• Work collaboratively with partners, senior associates, and support staff to deliver the best results for clients.
• Stay current on legal developments in general liability, insurance defense, and relevant statutes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia Bar.
• 2+ years of experience in general liability or insurance defense litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently.
• Proven experience with depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment.