Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join its Richmond, Virginia office. This role offers the opportunity to manage diverse defense litigation cases, gain trial experience, and collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys.

Duties

• Manage 30-40 active litigation files, including discovery, depositions, motions, and client reporting.
• Handle personal injury, premises liability, products liability, general liability, civil rights, and contract claims.
• Work on matters in both State and Federal Court.
• Collaborate with multiple attorneys and support staff.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and claims professionals.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Contribute to trial preparation and strategy.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in Virginia.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience (open to more senior).
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a busy docket independently.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed and in good standing in Virginia.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy docket independently.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO.
• 401k with firm match.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Founded more than two decades ago, this Virginia-based law firm has four offices in the state and employs a sizable team of seasoned attorneys. Some of its key areas of practice are insurance defense, commercial litigation, personal injury, and criminal-traffic law. This firm is an AV-rated law practice.