Associate Attorney

Joel Bieber LLC•Richmond, VA

1d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Associate Attorney at The Joel Bieber Firm (JBF) manages a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution under the guidance of Senior and Managing Attorneys. The role focuses on developing litigation, negotiation, and case-management skills while handling primarily low-to-moderate complexity claims, such as low-value cases with well-defined damages. The Associate Attorney works within defined settlement authority and escalates complex or high-exposure issues as appropriate. The position involves client communication and expectation management, case evaluation and progression, legal research and document drafting, and representation of clients in litigation and settlement proceedings. The attorney delegates tasks to paralegals and legal support staff, reviews their work, and supports Senior Attorneys on complex matters. The firm provides training on its case management system and procedures, and offers the opportunity to work with a team focused on client service and support.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active license in good standing with the relevant state bar.
Minimum of 1 year of personal injury litigation experience.
Knowledge of personal injury law, including claims, litigation, insurance negotiations, and court procedures.
Strong case-management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Sound legal judgment, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal teams.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, provide clear legal direction, and seek guidance when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Personal Injury, Mass Torts, or Medical Malpractice law is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned caseload of personal injury claims, including auto accidents and medical malpractice, from intake through settlement or trial in accordance with court rules and applicable deadlines.
Conduct client intake interviews and gather facts, records, and documentation to evaluate claims.
Review and analyze medical records, billing, police reports, and other evidence to assess liability, causation, and damages.
Keep cases progressing within stage-based timeframes and take affirmative steps to maintain active case progression.
Seek guidance or assistance to address case challenges, remove progression barriers, and meet deadlines and client needs.
Delegate case tasks to paralegals and legal support staff, provide legal direction, and review their work for accuracy and completeness.
Provide Paralegal Services leadership with input on personnel, workload, and performance matters relating to paralegals.
Conduct legal research for cases in the assigned practice area.
Represent clients at depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials, with Senior Attorney guidance when needed.
Draft, review, and modify claims documents, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memoranda, and other legal documents.
Take and defend depositions of parties and treating providers, with Senior Attorney guidance when needed.
Support Senior Attorneys on more complex cases.
Maintain regular, proactive communication with clients and manage expectations about case timelines and next steps.
Explain settlement offers, litigation options, and anticipated net recovery to clients, and obtain informed consent before resolving claims.
Adhere to ethical rules, firm procedures, and case-handling standards.
Escalate case-level risks, including missed deadlines and coverage gaps, to Senior Attorneys.
Develop litigation, negotiation, and case-management skills through hands-on assignments, mentorship, and applying feedback from Senior Attorneys.
Participate in firm training and internal knowledge sharing to stay informed about personal injury law, procedure, and venue-specific practices affecting assigned cases.
Maintain active bar licensure and satisfy continuing legal education requirements.