Senior Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Jobot; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Jobot in Chesapeake, VA seeks an experienced Permanent Personal Injury Attorney to join our legal team. The successful candidate will handle motor vehicle accident and medical malpractice cases, manage a caseload through trial, and uphold our commitment to high-quality representation.

Requirements include a JD, Virginia State Bar admission, at least 5 years of personal injury litigation, and strong research and writing skills. We offer health, dental, vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Virginia State Bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of personal injury litigation and trial experience.
• Strong research and writing skills for complex filings.
• Ability to manage a large caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury cases from inception through trial.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and trial strategy.
• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Represent clients in court, presenting evidence and arguments to achieve favorable resolutions.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance companies.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed about case progress and answering their questions.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other team members to ensure efficient case management.
• Stay current on developments in personal injury law and practice, attending continuing legal education courses as necessary.

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Jobot in Chesapeake, VA seeks an experienced Permanent Personal Injury Attorney to join our legal team. The successful candidate will handle motor vehicle accident and medical malpractice cases, manage a caseload through trial, and uphold our commitment to high-quality representation.

Requirements include a JD, Virginia State Bar admission, at least 5 years of personal injury litigation, and strong research and writing skills. We offer health, dental, vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.