Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Growing Personal Injury Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Plaintiff Personal Injury in Chantilly, VAA growing firm based in Fairfax with over 15 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience to join their team in Chantilly. The Attorney must be barred in either VA, MD, and/or D.C. (preference for VA or MD) and have plaintiff trial personal injury experience in Virginia Circuit Court. General district court experience is preferred but not required. This role offers high case volume and the opportunity to take cases to trial for plaintiffs across Virginia.

Offer:

Base salary $120,000-$150,000+ depending on experiencePerformance-based bonus tied directly to legal fees collectedBonus structure:-5% on fees collected up to $500K per quarter-10% on fees collected from $500K to $1M per quarter-15% on fees collected above $1M per quarterFull health insurance coverage for employee401(k) with employer matchPaid time off and holidays

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation

Required:

trial experience in Virginia Circuit Court handling plaintiff PI matters

Preferred:

some experience in General District Court (GDC)Barred in either VA, MD, and/or D.C. (preference for VA or MD)Strong advocacy, case management, and client communication skills

Responsibilities:

Manage a high volume caseload of personal injury litigation matters from intake through resolution or trialDraft motions, pleadings, discovery, and trial documentsAppear in Circuit Court and GDC for hearings, mediations, depositions, negotiations, and trialsAdvise clients on case strategy, legal risks, and settlement optionsCollaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and trial preparation