Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury Law

Virginia Injury Law; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Virginia Injury Law seeks a Litigation Attorney (Personal Injury) to own and manage their own case load in a hybrid Richmond, VA office. You will review files for diagnosis, causation, damages, and prepare for trial with an emphasis on maximizing client recovery through litigation rather than settlement.

Candidates should have a JD, Virginia license, 3+ years of litigation experience, strong advocacy and communication skills, and the ability to work with Case Managers and the Client Recovery

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing cases for trial.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• High level of organization, judgment, and accountability.
• Ability to appear in Richmond-area courts as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full Responsibility for an assigned litigation caseload from intake through resolution or trial.
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, and risk to formulate litigation and trial strategy.
• Prepare cases for trial with the expectation of litigating, not default settlement.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, and motion practice.
• Argue motions and represent clients in court proceedings.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, jury instructions, and trial briefs.
• Serve as first-chair or meaningful second-chair counsel as appropriate.
• Maintain direct attorney-client relationships throughout litigation.
• Clearly explain litigation strategy, risks, and timelines to clients.
• Advocate for clients with professionalism, empathy, and authority.
• Work closely with Case Managers to ensure deadlines, discovery, and client needs are met.
• Coordinate with the Client Recovery team regarding liens, costs, and settlement execution.
• Use the firm’s case management and document systems accurately and consistently.
• Uphold the firm’s values of Empathy, Persistence, Integrity, and Consistency.
• Contribute to a culture of trial readiness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with ethical, procedural, and court rules.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Trial readiness

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Virginia law license

Tools

Case management software

Legal tech platforms

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Attorney (Personal Injury) – Hybrid, Richmond, VA

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000 – $150,000 per year

Job Title: Litigation Attorney (Personal Injury) – Hybrid, Richmond, VA

Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000 – $150,000 per year

About Virginia Injury Law

Virginia Injury Law is a diverse firm built on fairness, work-life balance, and a unique culture. Four core values guide how the team works and serve its clients: Empathy, Persistence, Integrity, and Consistency.

Position Summary

The attorney in this role owns and drives the value of their own cases. Responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing files for diagnosis, causation, permanency, and prognosis, and evaluating past and future economic and non-economic damages to negotiate and maximize client recovery. Cases are prepared with the expectation of litigating, not defaulting to settlement.

Essential Duties

Case ownership and strategy

• Maintain full responsibility for an assigned litigation caseload from intake through resolution or trial
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, and risk to formulate litigation and trial strategy
• Prepare cases for trial with the expectation of litigating, not default settlement

Litigation practice

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses
• Conduct depositions, hearings, and motion practice
• Argue motions and represent clients in court proceedings
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, jury instructions, and trial briefs
• Serve as first-chair or meaningful second-chair counsel as appropriate

Client relationships

• Maintain direct attorney-client relationships throughout litigation
• Clearly explain litigation strategy, risks, and timelines to clients
• Advocate for clients with professionalism, empathy, and authority

Team coordination

• Work closely with Case Managers to ensure deadlines, discovery, and client needs are met
• Coordinate with the Client Recovery team regarding liens, costs, and settlement execution
• Use the firm’s case management and document systems accurately and consistently

Culture and compliance

• Uphold the firm’s values of Empathy, Persistence, Integrity, and Consistency
• Contribute to a culture of trial readiness, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Maintain compliance with ethical, procedural, and court rules

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Virginia
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience preparing cases for trial
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• High level of organization, judgment, and accountability
• Ability to appear in Richmond-area courts as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal injury litigation experience
• Trial or second-chair trial experience
• Spanish language proficiency
• Experience managing litigation costs and budgets
• Familiarity with modern case management and legal technology platforms

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Delivers top-notch client service with the utmost integrity
• Serves individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents with empathy, providing peace of mind and maximum recovery
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Self-motivated, with a commitment to staying current professionally and technically and applying new knowledge on the job
• Strong attention to detail
• Punctual and reliable; honors commitments and meets deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management, with the ability to plan and prioritize competing deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment, integrity, and respect for confidentiality
• Honest, trustworthy, positive, and enthusiastic

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods
• Able to talk and hear, in person and by phone

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance