Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Washington, DC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its expanding plaintiff personal injury practice in its downtown Washington, DC offices. The attorney will represent plaintiffs in motor vehicle liability and automobile accident cases in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and/or Maryland, handling matters from litigation through settlement and trial. The role includes trial preparation, depositions, complicated settlements, and jury and bench trials.

The attorney will receive support from pre-suit attorneys, case managers, seasoned trial partners, and a large case staff that includes a dedicated paralegal and legal assistant. The firm provides case docket management software and litigation resources. Compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and uncapped ongoing commission fees or bonuses, along with a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from a fully ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia.
• Ability to manage a high volume of litigation cases and take them to trial.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia bar membership is preferred.
• Ideally, 2 or more years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably involving motor vehicle or automobile liability cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle motor vehicle accident cases in Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia, and/or Maryland.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, demands, motions, and memoranda of law.
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process.
• Interact with expert witnesses, including through conferences and drafting expert reports and affidavits.
• Attend and prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances on behalf of plaintiffs.
• Prepare cases for trial and handle settlements, jury trials, and bench trials.

Benefits

• Base salary, guaranteed commission, and uncapped ongoing commission fees or bonuses.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Free downtown DC parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree