Attorneys

Established in 1987, the firm is a mid-sized law firm with five offices throughout Virginia and Tennessee. The firm continues to expand its insurance defense practice and seeks attorneys who desire to work in a fast-paced, professional environment while serving clients.

Job Description

• Represent insurance carriers and their insureds in liability defense matters from case inception through resolution.
• Handle all phases of State and Federal general civil litigation.
• Concentration on property, casualty, and coverage matters.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and medical experts.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, trials, settlement conferences, and mediations.
• Analyze liability exposure and medical/legal issues.
• Develop cost-effective defense strategies.
• Work with clients, claims adjusters, and medical professionals regarding risk, liability, and settlement posture.
• Manage an active caseload and meet statutory and litigation deadlines.
• Track and manage billable hours.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia Bar membership required.
• 3-5 years of liability insurance defense experience.
• Deposition experience.
• Experience drafting and arguing pretrial motions.
• Experience working with expert witnesses and appearing at hearings.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong academic background.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

We are a equal opportunity employer (EOE). Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's right to work in the United States, including authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the firm or required by law.

Location: Roanoke, VA

Salary: $100,000-$120,000

Type: Full-time, direct hire

Work setting: In-person

Experience: 3-5 years of liability insurance defense experience