Associate Attorney

Pay: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a fast-growing litigation team handling complex medical malpractice defense and high-stakes civil litigation matters
• Get meaningful hands-on litigation experience early, including research, drafting, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys who are known for strong courtroom results and client advocacy
• Build your career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values mentorship, professional growth, and high-quality legal work
• Be part of a team with a clear mission: protect clients, deliver excellent service, and prepare every case strategically

Location: This is an on-site role based in Virginia Beach, VA.

Note: Must be admitted to practice law in Virginia. Medical malpractice defense experience is a plus, but not required.

About Us

We are a litigation-focused law firm built around teamwork, preparation, client protection, and strong courtroom advocacy. Our attorneys handle complex matters across Virginia and work closely together to develop thoughtful, strategic case plans from the outset. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in medical malpractice defense and complex litigation matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy, motions, discovery, and trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, correspondence, motions, and other legal documents
• Take and defend depositions as appropriate based on experience level
• Assist with hearings, depositions, mediations, expert work, and trial preparation
• Manage case files, deadlines, documents, and litigation calendars with strong attention to detail
• Work directly with partners and team members to evaluate facts, develop defenses, and move cases forward
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active Virginia Bar admission required
• 0+ years of litigation experience
• Medical malpractice defense, healthcare litigation, insurance defense, or civil litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy litigation environment
• High energy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to client service

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will gain real litigation experience in meaningful, challenging cases
• You will work with a team that values preparation, collaboration, and strong client advocacy
• You will have mentorship and room to grow as a litigator
• You will be part of a newer, energetic firm with an ambitious vision and strong trial-focused culture
• You will have access to benefits including health insurance, HSA options, 401(k), and flexible schedule options

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: VA bar

• Nice to haves: strongly preferred medical malpractice defense, healthcare litigation, insurance defense, civil litigation, deposition, and trial preparation experience.

• Additional context: Relocation- [unsure]. Packages - [unsure]

• Salary Bands:

  • 0-1 years relevant litigation experience: $100k-$115k

  • 2-3 years relevant litigation experience: $115k-$135k

  • 4+ years directly relevant defense litigation or MedMal experience: $135k-$160k+

Submission Email: Name / Megan - [email protected]; [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Virginia Beach litigation firm seeking a Virginia-licensed Associate Attorney for medical malpractice defense and complex litigation. MedMal experience is preferred but not required; strong research, writing, litigation interest, and Virginia Bar admission are the key must-haves. Role is on-site in Virginia Beach with comp starting at $100k and TBD upward based on qualifications.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - Dillman Legal Group - JPC 1021 - Source

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney

• Location: Virginia Beach, VA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On site

• Experience: 1

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney, Litigation Associate, Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney, Healthcare Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Defense Litigation Associate, Trial Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): VA beach - like 600k total with chesapeake, atty - bar only