Associate Attorney - Virginia Beach

Williams Deloatche PC

Virginia Beach, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Case Management, Customer Relations, Insurance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, LexisNexis, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Paralegal, Personal Injury, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA
POSTED
Today

Williams DeLoatche, P.C., a growing personal injury law firm with offices in Virginia Beach, Roanoke, and the Eastern Shore, is seeking Associate Attorneys to join our team.This role is ideal for an attorney with 0–4 years of experience who is interested in developing a career in personal injury law and gaining hands‑on pre‑litigation and litigation experience within a collaborative and expanding firm. Associates will work closely with managing partners and senior attorneys and have the opportunity to play an active role in case strategy, client advocacy, and litigation preparation.ResponsibilitiesManage a personal injury caseload starting with pre‑litigation and growing toward litigationRepresent clients in negotiations and mediations to achieve favorable outcomesAttend hearings, mediations, depositions, and other litigation proceedings as neededCommunicate with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and courtsDraft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and other legal correspondenceAssist in preparing cases for trial, hearings, mediations, and depositionsConduct legal research using platforms such as LexisNexis to support case strategy and developmentEngage in client consultations to gather case information and provide legal guidanceCollaborate with managing partners, senior attorneys, and paralegal support staff to streamline case managementMaintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant laws and regulationsQualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive Virginia State Bar license in good standing0–4 years of legal experience (personal injury or civil litigation preferred)Strong legal writing and research skillsExcellent organizational and communication abilitiesFamiliarity with legal research tools (LexisNexis, Westlaw) and case management systems (Neos, Needles, Clio, or similar) preferredAbility to manage deadlines and multiple matters in a fast‑paced environmentWhy Williams DeLoatcheHands‑on litigation experience early in your careerDirect client interaction and meaningful case ownershipMentorship from managing partners and experienced litigatorsOpportunity to develop litigation skills without traditional billable hour requirementsExposure to a broad range of personal injury mattersCompetitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunitiesCollaborative and supportive team environmentHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their interest or experience in personal injury law. Writing samples and references may be requested later in the interview process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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