Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, and视觉保险

401(k) with employer match

Three weeks of PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Protouch Staffing’s client is seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney in Virginia who can handle personal injury litigation and pre-litigation negotiations, with mentorship available. Open to experienced attorneys and newly admitted Virginia attorneys.

The role emphasizes evaluating claims, negotiating with insurers, and managing a 40–50 file pre-litigation docket, with a path toward broader litigation duties and a hybrid work model as caseload grows.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Bar admission is required, or admission expected by October 2026.
• Strong legal writing, research, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to review medical records and evaluate case-related documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate personal injury claims and review demand packages.
• Negotiate settlements directly with insurance adjusters.
• Manage a pre-litigation caseload of approximately 40-50 files.
• Advise clients throughout the claims and settlement process.
• Prepare and argue motions and handle depositions and hearings.
• Handle General District Court matters and develop litigation experience.
• Maintain accurate case notes, deadlines, and documentation.
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and other legal support staff.
• Participate in case reviews and litigation strategy discussions.

Skills

Virginia Bar admission

Legal writing

Legal research

Negotiation

Case management

Spanish (bonus)

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join a growing legal team. This opportunity is open to both experienced attorneys and newly admitted Virginia attorneys who are interested in developing their personal injury litigation and pre-litigation negotiation skills.

The attorney will manage personal injury cases, negotiate settlements with insurance carriers, advise clients, and gradually take on litigation responsibilities with support and mentorship from senior attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate personal injury claims and review demand packages.
• Negotiate settlements directly with insurance adjusters.
• Manage a pre-litigation caseload of approximately 40-50 files.
• Advise clients throughout the claims and settlement process.
• Prepare and argue motions and handle depositions and hearings.
• Handle General District Court matters and develop litigation experience.
• Maintain accurate case notes, deadlines, and documentation.
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and other legal support staff.
• Participate in case reviews and litigation strategy discussions.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Bar admission required, or successful July 2026 Virginia Bar passage with admission expected October 30, 2026.
• Demonstrated interest in advocacy through trial advocacy, moot court, legal clinics, clerkships, or courtroom experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to review medical records and evaluate case-related documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases while maintaining a client-focused approach.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $90,000-$100,000.
• Quarterly performance-based commissions with no ceiling.
• Additional quarterly volume bonuses.
• 15% origination commission on cases generated.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match after one year.
• Three weeks of PTO plus firm holidays.
• Virginia Bar dues and CLE expenses covered.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Mentorship and hands-on training from senior attorneys.
• Hybrid flexibility as the caseload develops.

Career Development

The attorney will receive structured training during the initial months, gradually transition into managing an independent pre-litigation docket, and develop litigation experience through depositions, motions, hearings, and court appearances with senior attorney mentorship.