Remote Personal Injury Attorney — Virginia Bar

Orion Placement; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced personal injury attorney to manage cases entirely remotely from Virginia. You will handle matters from inception through settlement or litigation, and build direct relationships with clients.

You will gain hands-on experience in strategy, discovery, depositions, negotiations, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation, collaborating with a team while enjoying the flexibility of a Virginia-based remote role.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• 1+ year of personal injury law experience required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines.
• Experience with discovery and depositions; deposition and trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of personal injury matters from inception through settlement or litigation.
• Develop case strategies by evaluating liability, damages, medical records, evidence, and potential recovery.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, expectations, and next steps.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, settlement documents, case summaries, and other filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions and actively participate in the discovery process.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial when appropriate.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and other litigation-related matters.
• Maintain accurate case records and manage court deadlines across a busy caseload.
• Collaborate remotely with attorneys, case managers, and support staff to move cases efficiently toward resolution.
• Provide responsive, compassionate, and professional representation throughout each client’s case.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Negotiation

Spanish language

Time management

Oral advocacy

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced personal injury attorney to manage cases entirely remotely from Virginia. You will handle matters from inception through settlement or litigation, and build direct relationships with clients.

You will gain hands-on experience in strategy, discovery, depositions, negotiations, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation, collaborating with a team while enjoying the flexibility of a Virginia-based remote role.