Litigation Attorney (Associate–Partner)

About the Role

A well-established Mid-Atlantic insurance defense firm is seeking litigation attorneys across multiple experience levels (Associate through Partner) to join its growing Virginia Workers' Compensation Defense practice. This opportunity can be based onsite in Richmond, hybrid, or fully remote for the right Virginia-licensed candidate.

This role offers:

• Immediate responsibility
• Strong mentorship
• A steady, high-quality defense docket

The practice is 100% workers' compensation defense, representing employers, carriers, and third-party administrators before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a workers' compensation defense practice with increasing levels of file ownership based on experience
• Handle a litigation docket from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, medical summaries, position statements, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents
• Conduct depositions and prepare for and attend hearings before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
• Evaluate claims, develop litigation strategy, and negotiate resolutions
• Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, medical providers, opposing counsel, and witnesses
• Collaborate with experienced partners while enjoying significant autonomy as your practice grows

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Active Virginia Bar license required
• Workers' compensation defense experience strongly preferred
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience will also be considered
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and a busy litigation practice
• Deposition and hearing experience preferred, but not required for more junior candidates
• Desire to build a long-term litigation practice within a collaborative defense firm

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary generally ranging from $95,000–$150,000+, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Annual incentives beginning at 1,850 billable hours
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k)
• Flexible onsite, hybrid, and remote work options