Personal Injury Attorney

Geoff McDonald & Associates; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare

Long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO policy

Life insurance

Safe Harbor 401k

Continuing legal education

Mentorship

Job summary

Geoff McDonald and Associates in Virginia Beach, VA, seeks seasoned personal injury attorneys to join our growing practice. Candidates should have a track record of managing diverse case portfolios and litigating in Circuit, General District, and Federal Courts in Virginia.

We value integrity, client dedication, teamwork, and mentorship, offering base salary plus commission, employer-paid healthcare, disability coverage, parental leave, generous PTO, life insurance, Safe Harbor 401k, CE

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Virginia.
• Demonstrated experience in personal injury law, including a history of trial successes and claim negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential new cases and client intakes.
• Proactively and routinely engage with current and prospective clients.
• Oversee the pre-litigation process, including valuation and maximizing claim value while ensuring client care.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and manage recovery disbursements, ensuring timely resolution of escrows.
• Advocate vigorously in all jurisdictions across the Commonwealth.
• Lead depositions, focus groups, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Maintain exemplary client relationships and mentor junior attorneys and peers.

Skills

Active Virginia license

Personal injury litigation

Trial success history

Job description

Geoff McDonald and Associates (“GMA”), an established law firm with offices in Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA, invites applications from seasoned personal injury attorneys to enhance our dynamic and expanding practice. We seek candidates with a proven track record in managing a diverse case portfolio and a history of successfully litigating cases in Circuit, General District, and Federal Courts within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in Virginia.
• Demonstrated experience in personal injury law, including a history of trial successes and claim negotiations.

At GMA, we pride ourselves on our dedicated, proactive, and compassionate approach to client representation. Our attorneys are committed to securing the full compensation our clients rightfully deserve. To thrive in our environment, you must embody integrity, accountability, foster teamwork, and pursue excellence in every facet of your practice. Upholding our core values and nurturing enduring client relationships is paramount.

GMA's Core Values:

• Shoot Straight - Trust, Ethics, Honesty
• Help Others - Empathy, Service
• Always Be Kind - Humility, Thoughtfulness
• Grow - Personally, Professionally

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate potential new cases and client intakes.
• Proactively and routinely engage with current and prospective clients.
• Oversee the pre-litigation process, including valuation and maximizing claim value while simultaneously ensuring our clients receive appropriate care.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and manage recovery disbursements, ensuring timely resolution of escrows.
• Advocate vigorously in all jurisdictions across the Commonwealth.
• Lead depositions, focus groups, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Maintain exemplary client relationships and mentor junior attorneys and peers.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail and superb organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills paired with a deep understanding of the real-life implications of personal injury cases on our clients.
• A strong desire for responsibility, growth, and success, complemented by outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Must be a caring and supportive Team Player; we are not silos at GMA.

At GMA, we cultivate a culture of innovation and success where you will feel at home. We are committed to your professional and personal development, investing in cutting-edge technology, AI and case management tools to enhance your efficiency and success.

We offer a competitive salary (base + commission) and benefits package (employer-paid healthcare for employees, long term disability, paid parental leave, generous PTO policy, life insurance, Safe Harbor 401k), continuing legal education reimbursement and mentorship.