Description:
Overview:We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our growing Workers' Compensation defense practice in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will represent employers and insurance carriers in all phases of workers' compensation litigation, from initial claim through appeal.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain immediate hands-on litigation experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong mentorship and long-term growth potential.
About the role:
Our attorneys handle a high-volume and diverse caseload, appearing regularly before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, as well as appellate courts. You will work closely with experienced practitioners who are recognized leaders in workers' compensation defense and who value teamwork, client service, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a full caseload of workers' compensation matters from intake through resolution
- Represent clients at hearings before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
- Conduct depositions and interview key witnesses
- Review and analyze medical records; collaborate with medical providers and experts
- Develop case strategies and evaluate claims for settlement or litigation
- Draft motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other legal documents
- Gather and organize evidence for hearings and appeals
- Provide legal counsel and maintain regular communication with clients
- Handle appellate work as needed before Virginia appellate courts
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Virginia State Bar in good standing (required)
- 1+ years of experience in workers' compensation or insurance defense preferred (but not required for strong candidates)
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Work Environment:
We offer a collegial and supportive environment that combines the flexibility and culture of a mid-sized firm with the resources and sophistication of a larger practice. Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility early in their careers, including courtroom exposure and direct client interaction.
This is an in-office position based in Richmond, Virginia.
