Description
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods.
Morgan & Morgan is looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join our quickly expanding practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our beautiful offices in downtown Washington, DC.
The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability (MVA) / automobile accident cases, including trial prep, depositions leading to trial, complicated settlements, and in-court jury and bench trials, representing plaintiff clients in Virginia, DC and/or Maryland.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day handling of motor vehicle accident cases in Northern Virginia, District of Columbia and/or Maryland.
- Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law.
- Guide plaintiff clients through the case process.
- Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits.
- Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances on behalf of plaintiffs.
Qualifications:
- Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law school.
- An active member in good standing with the bar for the DC, Maryland or Virginia Bar. Virginia preferred.
- Ideally 2+ years of PI litigation experience (ideally motor vehicle / automobile liability / MVA).
- Ability to manage 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.
Benefits: Morgan & Morgan offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.