Personal Injury Litigation Attorney — Trial-Ready, VA Bar

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Travel reimbursement

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Jobot seeks an Associate Attorney for its Plaintiff Personal Injury practice in the DC area. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, with opportunities to gain significant courtroom exposure and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of personal injury litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and the drive to handle motor vehicle and premises liability matters, all within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia Bar membership required.
• Admission in DC and/or Maryland is a plus.
• 1+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience handling motor vehicle accident and premises liability cases.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Trial experience or meaningful courtroom exposure is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury caseload from intake through trial or settlement.
• Represent clients in motor vehicle accident and premises liability matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for jury and bench trials.
• Work closely with clients throughout the litigation process, providing regular communication and legal guidance.
• Coordinate with medical providers, experts, investigators, and opposing counsel.
• Develop litigation strategies designed to maximize client outcomes.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Jobot seeks an Associate Attorney for its Plaintiff Personal Injury practice in the DC area. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, with opportunities to gain significant courtroom exposure and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of personal injury litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and the drive to handle motor vehicle and premises liability matters, all within a collaborative team environment.