Associate Attorney - Entry Level
About The Position
Blaszkow Legal, PLLC is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Entry-Level Associate Attorney to join their Virginia personal injury law firm. This position is ideal for a recent law school graduate who has passed the Virginia Bar and is eager to learn and practice personal injury law. The firm is known for its aggressive, tech-savvy approach to optimizing client recoveries and handling a wide range of cases. The Associate Attorney will be involved in all aspects of case management, from client intake to trial, and will also mentor less-experienced associates. This is a full-time role that may occasionally require weekend and evening work.
Requirements
- Law school degree
- Virginia Bar membership required (must have passed the Bar, and be scheduled to be/already sworn in)
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to multi-task and handle deadlines without constant supervision
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to advocate on behalf of our clients
- Familiarity with civil procedure
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Helping victimized clients rebuild their lives
- Managing your own case load
- Working in a collaborative and nurturing environment
- Honing your litigation skills
- Building your professional portfolio
Responsibilities
- Actively review cases in pre-litigation, ensuring that medical records are being received and investigations are complete
- Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, other staff members, etc.
- Evaluate cases, including determining potential for resolution and need for litigation
- Represent clients in circuit and general district court proceedings
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions
- Negotiate settlements for clients
- Administrative and other management functions related to the practice of law
- Mentoring and guiding less-experienced associates through various aspects of personal injury work, including case evaluation, negotiations, and litigation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Professional development budget (including the payment of CLEs, VTLA dues, etc.)
- Mentoring and guidance from a 40-year veteran of the legal profession
- Direction of associated staff members / working with trained office support personnel
- Assistance in legal article publication/writing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
