Senior Litigation Attorney

Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth and advancement

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Job summary

A Civil Litigation Defense Firm in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with over 10 years in civil litigation. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate and an active Virginia Bar license. Responsibilities include handling cases from start to finish, conducting research, and drafting motions. The firm offers competitive compensation, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Civil Litigation Defense.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication with clients and courts.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategies for cases.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and briefs.

Skills

Experience with Insurance Defense clients

Ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial

Experience writing motions and legal memoranda

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)

Active Virginia Bar License

Job description

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a new Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation Defense with 10+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Virginia Beach, VA office.

What You Will Do:

As an Attorney at our firm, you will:

• Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
• Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including:
  • General Liability
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability

What You Will Bring:

Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Experience with Insurance Defense clients.
• Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation.
• The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial.

Required Education & Licensure:

• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)
• Active Virginia Bar License (Required).

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging and challenging caseload.
• The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**