Junior Litigation Attorney Job

SUMMARY

An attorney at Virginia Injury Law is responsible for actively negotiating and maximizing the value of their own cases, including reviewing, and analyzing files for proper diagnosis, causation, permanency, prognosis past and future economic and non-economic damages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

include but are not limited to:

Meets with prospective and new clients, creating an intake summary for cases, and updating and counseling clients via phone calls.

Investigates claims, gathers information and evidence, and evaluates the merits of a case.

Formulates legal theories and strategies, which includes researching case law, and investigating sources of recovery

Reviews demand packages prior to sending to insurance companies, negotiates settlements between clients and insurance companies, and evaluates a claim’s potential for a favorable outcome in a lawsuit.

Meets regularly, and is in partnership with, Case Managers.

Collaborates with other attorneys to review pending cases, both in pre-litigation and in litigation.

Drafting of pleadings, conducting discovery, and handling motions practice for litigation in service of trying cases on behalf of clients

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Consistently deliver top-notch service to our clients with the utmost integrity.

Empathetically serve individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents, so they have peace of mind and maximum recovery.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date professionally and technically and apply new knowledge to the job.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent oral and written skills.

Punctual and reliable; can be depended upon to honor commitments and manage/meet deadlines.

Excellent organization and time management skills, with an ability to plan, and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to exercise sound judgement, act with integrity and preserve confidentiality.

Honest and trustworthy, with the ability to be positive and enthusiastic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor Degree

Current Virginia State Bar license

One year plus experience litigating

Comfortable with use of technology, with good computer and mobile skills and the ability to embrace and adapt to changes to technology that is critical to how we work

Good working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs

Reliable transportation to Norfolk VA office

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in QuickBooks, Office Suite, and case management software

Spanish speaking

One year plus years’ experience handling personal injury law

One year plus experience personal injury litigation experience

Spanish language skills

Familiarity with case management software and cost management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to sit at a desk comfortably while working on a computer, for extended periods of time.

Able to talk and hear, both in person and by phone.

Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Able to lift & carry items up to 10 lbs.

Virginia Injury Law is a diverse company built on fairness, work-life balance, and a unique culture. The four pillars of our values that inform our conduct and pervade our culture are: Empathy, Persistence, Integrity, and Consistency.