Trial-Focused PI Litigation Attorney (High-Volume Caseload)

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is assisting a fast-growing Northern Virginia litigation firm in hiring a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for an in-office, full-time role. The attorney will manage a high-volume caseload from intake to resolution, conduct client consultations, gather records, draft pleadings, take depositions, and negotiate settlements.

The ideal candidate has Virginia bar admission, 3+ years of plaintiff PI experience with at least 2 first-chair trials, and strong legal

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia (required).
• Minimum 3+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience including litigation.
• Minimum 2 first-chair jury or bench trials taken to verdict.
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters from intake to resolution.
• Conduct client consultations and assess case merit.
• Investigate claims, gather medical records, and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, demand letters, and other legal documentation.
• Take and defend depositions; represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel or insurance adjusters.
• Coordinate with medical providers and expert witnesses.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure timely case progression.
• Maintain accurate documentation using case management software.
• Provide consistent, proactive client communication throughout the litigation process.
• Drive cases from treatment through demand, settlement, or trial verdict.
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and pre-trial proceedings.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Virginia Bar Admission

Tools

Clio

Filevine

Job description

RIM Recruitment Professionals is assisting a fast-growing Northern Virginia litigation firm in hiring a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney for an in-office, full-time role. The attorney will manage a high-volume caseload from intake to resolution, conduct client consultations, gather records, draft pleadings, take depositions, and negotiate settlements.

The ideal candidate has Virginia bar admission, 3+ years of plaintiff PI experience with at least 2 first-chair trials, and strong legal