Virginia Licensed Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Travel reimbursement

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Jobot seeks an Associate Attorney for its Plaintiff Personal Injury practice in the DC area. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, with opportunities to gain significant courtroom exposure and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of personal injury litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and the drive to handle motor vehicle and premises liability matters, all within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia Bar membership required.
• Admission in DC and/or Maryland is a plus.
• 1+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience handling motor vehicle accident and premises liability cases.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Trial experience or meaningful courtroom exposure is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury caseload from intake through trial or settlement.
• Represent clients in motor vehicle accident and premises liability matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for jury and bench trials.
• Work closely with clients throughout the litigation process, providing regular communication and legal guidance.
• Coordinate with medical providers, experts, investigators, and opposing counsel.
• Develop litigation strategies designed to maximize client outcomes.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job details

Personal Injury Litigation + Trial Work + Virginia Licensed Attorney + High Client Contact + DC Metro + Bonus + 401(k) Match

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us

Join a well-established and respected litigation practice that has built its reputation by providing exceptional representation to individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries. Our attorneys work collaboratively, advocate aggressively, and are committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a supportive and team oriented culture. We offer meaningful courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to develop into a skilled trial attorney.

Why join us

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to gain hands-on trial experience and take ownership of a meaningful caseload. You'll work alongside experienced litigators, receive mentorship, and have the opportunity to appear in court, conduct trials, and develop strong client relationships from day one. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, and a collaborative environment where professional growth is encouraged.

Job details

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing Plaintiff Personal Injury practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 1–5 years of litigation experience who enjoys advocating for injured clients and wants to gain significant courtroom exposure while managing cases from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury caseload from intake through trial or settlement.
• Represent clients in motor vehicle accident and premises liability matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for jury and bench trials.
• Work closely with clients throughout the litigation process, providing regular communication and legal guidance.
• Coordinate with medical providers, experts, investigators, and opposing counsel.
• Develop litigation strategies designed to maximize client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia Bar membership required.
• Admission in DC and/or Maryland is a plus.
• 1+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience handling motor vehicle accident and premises liability cases.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Trial experience or meaningful courtroom experience is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Travel reimbursement
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.