Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A well-established law firm in New Kent, VA is seeking a Litigation Attorney specializing in personal injury cases. The successful candidate will handle all phases of personal injury litigation, from case intake to resolution, with support from a skilled legal team. This role involves client representation, legal research, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements. The ideal candidate will have significant trial experience and a passion for helping clients secure justice and compensation.

Location:

• New Kent, VA

Duties:

• Represent personal injury clients in all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, trial, and settlement.
• Manage personal injury case files from start to finish.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, such as claims, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, and memorandums.
• Communicate regularly with clients, expert witnesses, insurance adjusters, and medical providers.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients and review liens and expenses prior to disbursement.
• Appear in court for hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions.
• Meet all pre-litigation and litigation deadlines.
• Provide additional duties as assigned to support the litigation team.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in personal injury litigation, with significant trial experience.
• Proficient knowledge of personal injury law, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, courts, and insurance providers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Deductive reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in sensitive matters.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) and other legal software.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Membership in the Virginia State Bar and a valid state license to practice law.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Deductive reasoning and oral comprehension skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a legal team.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave.