Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking a full-time associate attorney to join its plaintiff-side personal injury practice. The role involves handling cases from intake to resolution, with opportunities to argue in Virginia courts and take/defend depositions.

You will work closely with experienced litigators to achieve favorable settlements and develop trial skills. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Virginia and have 1+ year of plaintiff or defense personal injury litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Bar license is required.
• 1+ year of personal injury attorney experience.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
• Manage an active caseload involving motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, and other injury claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Negotiate with insurance companies to obtain favorable settlements.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide trusted legal guidance throughout the case.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Appear in Virginia courts as needed and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client relations

Case management

Education

Virginia Bar license

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, high-volume plaintiff-side personal injury practice with a strong reputation for achieving outstanding results for injured clients.
• Handle meaningful cases that make a real difference in clients' lives while gaining valuable courtroom and litigation experience.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys who provide mentorship and professional development.
• Receive a steady pipeline of quality cases so you can focus on advocacy and client success.
• Enjoy clear opportunities for long-term career growth and increased responsibility.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to competitive compensation.
• Become part of a collaborative, supportive team dedicated to excellence and client service.

Location

Full-time, on-site opportunity in either Fairfax, Virginia or Virginia Beach, Virginia, offering the chance to work closely with an experienced litigation team while serving clients throughout Virginia.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Virginia and have at least 1 year of plaintiff or defense personal injury litigation experience as an attorney. This opportunity is intended for associates with approximately 1 to 6 years of experience.

About Us

We are a well-established and growing plaintiff litigation firm committed to helping injury victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Our team is passionate about client advocacy, collaboration, and delivering exceptional legal representation. We invest in our attorneys' professional growth while providing the resources needed to build a successful practice. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
• Manage an active caseload involving motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, and other injury claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Negotiate with insurance companies to obtain favorable settlements.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide trusted legal guidance throughout the case.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Appear in Virginia courts as needed and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Bar license required.
• 1+ year of personal injury attorney experience required.
• Ideal experience level is 1 to 6 years as an associate attorney.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Courtroom or deposition experience is a plus but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll work on meaningful cases that have a direct impact on people's lives while receiving mentorship from accomplished litigators. Our collaborative culture encourages professional development, recognizes performance, and provides the resources needed to grow into a successful trial attorney. We value teamwork, integrity, and outstanding client service.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance