Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Growing Personal Injury Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Plaintiff Personal Injury in Chantilly, VA

A 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 experience
Performance-based bonus tied directly to legal fees collected
Bonus 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 quarter
Full health insurance coverage for employee
401(k) with employer match
Paid 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 trial
Draft motions, pleadings, discovery, and trial documents
Appear in Circuit Court and GDC for hearings, mediations, depositions, negotiations, and trials
Advise clients on case strategy, legal risks, and settlement options
Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and trial preparation