Associate Attorney
Description
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Competitive salary
- Training & development
JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for an excellent candidate to join our team as an experienced Associate Attorney. A law school degree and Virginia Bar membership are required; Maryland or D.C. Bar membership is a plus. This position is specifically designed for those who have been practicing personal injury law for more than 3 years in Virginia.
COMPENSATION: Base salary ranges from $85-100,000, plus reachable monthly performance bonuses (for most associates, this ranges from 2,000 to 9,000 per month, depending on fees! / Historically, first-year total compensation has consistently ranged from approximately $135,000 to $180,000.), and participation bonuses for business brought to the firm. Other benefits include: PTO, BCBS health insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, and a professional development budget (including the payment of CLEs, VTLA dues, etc).
If you are interested in:
-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,
THEN, Blaszkow Legal might be the place for you.
Our Core Values:
- Be the go-to car accident and personal injury law firm in Northern Virginia
- Provide personalized service that ensures our clients never feel left out or abandoned
- Represent all clients aggressively, no matter case size
- 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
- Virginia Bar admission required - other Bar admissions (DC and MD) helpful!
- Have at least two years of personal injury experience.
- Familiarity with civil procedure
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working as part of a motivated team at all levels
- Ability to learn under a 40-year veteran of the legal profession
- Ability to litigate cases in General District Court and Circuit Court
- Will receive continual training and guidance to develop as a professional litigator
- Use of a simple file management system
- Direction of associated staff members / working with trained office support personnel
- Getting assistance in legal article publication/writing
To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through this job posting!
Our office is located off of Edsall Road in the West Alexandria / Springfield area. We have free and ample parking.