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:
- Handle motor vehicle accident cases in Northern Virginia, District of Columbia and/or Maryland on a day-to-day basis
- Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law
- Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
- Interact with expert witnesses, including conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
- Prepare for and attend 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
- 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 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
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, including base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped)
- Full benefits package, including excellent insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents, as well as free parking downtown DC
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Statement: Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.