Job Description
JOB-38098
Position: Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
Location: Northern Virginia (In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $135,000–$150,000+ base salary + performance-based bonus (OTE $183,000–$336,000+)
About Our Client:
Our client is a fast-growing, performance-driven litigation firm in Northern Virginia specializing in personal injury and criminal defense. Known for a strong track record of courtroom success and client advocacy, the firm handles high-volume, high-impact litigation.
They are seeking a trial-focused Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to take over an active caseload and drive cases through resolution, settlement, or verdict.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters from intake to resolution
- Conduct client consultations and assess case merit
- Investigate claims, gather medical records, and develop case strategy
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, demand letters, and other legal documentation
- Take and defend depositions; represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings
- Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel or insurance adjusters
- Coordinate with medical providers and expert witnesses
- Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure timely case progression
- Maintain accurate documentation using case management software
- Provide consistent, proactive client communication throughout the litigation process
- Drive cases from treatment through demand, settlement, or trial verdict
- Appear in court for hearings, motions, and pre-trial proceedings
What They’re Looking For:
Must-Haves
- Licensed to practice law in Virginia (required)
- 3+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience, including litigation
- Minimum 2 first-chair jury or bench trials taken to verdict
- Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload
- Strong legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
- Practical understanding of civil litigation, discovery, and case evaluation
- Client-focused approach with excellent interpersonal communication skills
Nice-to-Haves
- 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
- 5+ first-chair jury trials with verifiable results
- Licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C., or another jurisdiction
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Experience with legal software (e.g., Clio, Filevine)
- Background in contingency-based or volume litigation
Why This Role?
- Step into an active, high-volume caseload (100+ files)
- Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong support staff
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped, performance-based bonus structure
- Realistic earning potential of $183K–$336K+
- Opportunity for significant courtroom exposure and trial work
Compensation & Long-Term Opportunities:
- Base Salary: $135,000–$150,000+ depending on experience
- Performance-Based Bonus: Quarterly commissions tied to firm-wide PI fees (uncapped)
- On-Target Earnings: $183,000–$336,000+
- Referral Bonuses: Additional incentives for originated cases
- Long-Term Growth: Opportunity for advancement within a high-performing litigation team
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