Trial-Ready Personal Injury Litigator (Auto Injury)

Morgan & Morgan; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free parking downtown DC

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to support its rapidly expanding plaintiff's practice in the Washington, DC area. You will handle motor vehicle liability cases, including trial preparation, depositions, mediations and trials for plaintiff clients in Virginia, DC and Maryland.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, is admitted to the DC/MD/VA bars (Virginia preferred), and has 2+ years of PI litigation experience with excellent writing

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school.
• Active bar in DC, MD or VA; VA preferred.
• Ideally 2+ years of PI litigation experience (motor vehicle liability).
• Ability to manage a high volume of litigation and take cases to trial.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of motor vehicle accident cases in Northern Virginia, DC and/or Maryland.
• Drafting and filing litigation documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and memoranda of law.
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process and coordinate with experts.
• Interact with expert witnesses and prepare reports and affidavits.
• Attend and prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances for plaintiffs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Client service

Communication

Trial readiness

Self-starter

Education

J.D. / Juris Doctor

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to support its rapidly expanding plaintiff's practice in the Washington, DC area. You will handle motor vehicle liability cases, including trial preparation, depositions, mediations and trials for plaintiff clients in Virginia, DC and Maryland.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, is admitted to the DC/MD/VA bars (Virginia preferred), and has 2+ years of PI litigation experience with excellent writing