Pre-Litigation PI Attorney (VA) Settlement & Trial Prep

The Smith Law Center; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smith Law Center, a Hampton, VA-based firm, seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage pre-suit personal injury matters and oversee settlement strategy. You will work with litigation attorneys to prepare cases for settlement, mediation, or trial in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must hold an active Virginia license and bring 2–3+ years of Virginia PI experience, strong negotiation skills, and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia law license in good standing.
• Two to three-plus years of experience handling Virginia personal injury matters.
• Strong negotiation skills and sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent communication skills with a balance of empathy and professionalism.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage a high-volume caseload with strict attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Neos (or similar legal case management systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Calm under pressure, team-oriented, and committed to client service and case quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters during the pre-suit phase from intake through resolution or transfer to litigation.
• Supervise and support pre-litigation case managers, providing legal guidance and accountability to case flow expectations.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and treatment progression to determine case strategy and timing.
• Review, revise, and approve pre-suit settlement demands to ensure accuracy, completeness, and strategic positioning.
• Negotiate directly with insurance adjusters to pursue timely and favorable resolutions aligned with client goals and firm value thresholds.
• Serve as the legal escalation point for client questions, concerns, and settlement discussions.
• Coordinate with Litigation Attorneys to transition cases into suit when appropriate, ensuring organized records, evaluations, and demand history.
• Enter, update, and maintain case data in our case management system with accuracy and attention to deadlines.
• Handle trials for cases that can be resolved through the General District Court and, if necessary, appeals of those cases to the Circuit Court

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supervision/Coaching

Communication skills

Organization / Time management

Attention to detail

Virginia personal injury knowledge

Caseload management

Neos familiarity

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Neos

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Smith Law Center, a Hampton, VA-based firm, seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage pre-suit personal injury matters and oversee settlement strategy. You will work with litigation attorneys to prepare cases for settlement, mediation, or trial in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must hold an active Virginia license and bring 2–3+ years of Virginia PI experience, strong negotiation skills, and a client-focused approach.