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CyberCoders

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  Established (15+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Trial Attorney for Personal Injury in Fairfax, VA
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 An established firm based in Fairfax with over 15 years in practice is seeking a
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 Base salary of $120,000-$125,000 depending on experience, with potential to earn above this range
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 Performance-based bonuses tied to case outcomes
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 Full health insurance coverage for employee
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 401(k) with employer match
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 3-5 years of litigation experience in plaintiff personal injury law
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  Trial And Deposition Experience Preferred
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 Licensed to practice in Virginia and in good standing
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 Strong advocacy, case management, and client communication skills
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 Managing a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution or trial
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 Drafting motions, pleadings, discovery, and trial documents
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 Appearing in court for hearings, depositions, mediations, negotiations, and trials
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 Advising clients on case strategy, legal risks, and settlement options
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 Collaborating with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and trial preparation
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  Email Your Resume In Word To
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 Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:
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 edwin.ocampo@cybercoders.com
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 Edwin Ocampo - Recruiting Manager
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 For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.
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 This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/30/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
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  CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
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Plaintiff Litigation Attorney

Kiernan Trebach

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location: Washington, DC</b></h2>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Full-Time</b></h2>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Us:</b></h2>
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We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.</p>
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We are seeking a new Mid-Level Attorney in Civil Litigation Defense (DOUBLE BARRED) with 7+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Washington, DC office.</b></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p>
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As an Attorney at our firm, you will:</p>
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<li>Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.</li>
<li>Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.</li>
<li>Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.</li>
<li>Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.</li>
<li>Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including:
<ul><li>General Liability</li>
<li>Personal Injury</li>
<li>Product Liability</li>
<li>Professional Liability</li>
</ul>
</li></ul><p><b>What You Will Bring:</b></p>
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Our ideal candidate will have 7+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:</b></p>
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<li><b>Experience with Insurance Defense clients.</b></li>
<li>Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation.</li>
<li>The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Required Education &amp; Licensure:</b></p>
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<li><b>Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)</b></li>
<li><b>Active District of Columbia Bar License (Required).</b></li>
<li><b>Active Virginia Bar, and/or Maryland Bar (Required).</b></li>
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<p><b>Why You&rsquo;ll Love Us:</b></p>
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<li>Competitive compensation and benefits package.</li>
<li>Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.</li>
<li>Collaborative and inclusive work environment.</li>
<li>Engaging and challenging caseload.</li>
<li>The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.</li>
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<div>At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm&rsquo;s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.</div>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><i>**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Mid-Level Litigation Attorney (MD Barred)

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location: Washington, DC</b></h2>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Full-Time</b></h2>
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We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.</p>
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We are seeking new Associate Attorneys with 10+ years of experience in Civil Litigation Defense to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Washington, DC Office.</b></div>
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Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including:</p>
<ul>
<li>General Liability</li>
<li>Personal Injury</li>
<li>Product Liability</li>
<li>Professional Liability</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What You Will Bring:</b></p>
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Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience</b> and the following credentials/skills:</p>
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<li><b>Experience with Insurance Defense clients is a plus.</b></li>
<li><b>Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions and trial preparation is preferred.</b></li>
<li><b>The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.</b></li>
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<p><b>Required Education &amp; Licensure:</b></p>
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<li><b>Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)</b></li>
<li><b>Active DC Bar License (Required).</b></li>
<li><b>Active MD Bar License (Required).</b></li>
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<p><b>We Offer Benefits for Full-Time:</b></p>
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<li>Medical, Dental, Vision</li>
<li>Short/Long Term Disability</li>
<li>401(k) &amp; Profit Sharing</li>
<li>Life and A&amp;D Insurance</li>
<li>Flex Spending Program</li>
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<p><b>Why You&rsquo;ll Love Us:</b></p>
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At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm&rsquo;s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.</div>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><i>**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Senior Litigation Attorney (MD Barred)

Litigation Associate Attorney at Am Law 100 Firm

Advancement Project

<div><p><b>Who We Are:</b></p><br>
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 Situated at the forefront of the national stage in the racial justice movement, Advancement Project is a cutting-edge, no-holds-barred national organization dedicated to building local power in communities of color. Centered on a movement lawyering approach, defined as community-centered racial justice lawyering, Advancement Project supports power building in grassroots organizations working to eliminate oppressive structures in our laws and institutions and shift narratives towards transformative change. From ending the school-to-prison pipeline to the fight to expand the right to vote, from calling for a complete overhaul of how we view the police and carceral state, to fighting for immigrant justice, Advancement Project impacts real change from the ground up. Building on more than 25 years, we continue to evolve our strategic thinking and creativity to imagine a more just world in which people of color can thrive, be safe, and free &ndash; and we are excited to bring on new talent to forward our vision.</p><br>
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The Advancement Project&rsquo;s track record of success includes:</i></p>
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<li>Pioneering the movement to end the school-to-prison pipeline and winning significant victories in several school districts nationwide to reform disciplinary policies and practices and remove police from schools entirely, including building and nurturing a grassroots movement of parents and youth. This work led to federal guidance on racial discrimination in school discipline.</li>
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Launching the National Police Free Schools Campaign with the Alliance for Education Justice, supporting local youth-led campaigns to end policing in their schools, and calling for national demands for change for safety in public schools.</li>
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Serving as legal counsel in a key 2000 presidential election case in Florida, successfully challenging North Carolina&rsquo;s 2013 voter suppression law, and being a founding member of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition that won the ballot initiative to strike down the state&rsquo;s ban on voting for those with felony convictions. AP supported legislative efforts to pass the Virginia Voting Rights Act, the first state voting rights statute of its kind in the South.</li>
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Supporting the Close the Workhouse Campaign in St. Louis, led by Action St, Louis, and securing an agreement with the city to close a jail and reinvest money into the community.</li>
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Working with survivors of Hurricane Katrina from New Orleans to ensure their voices were heard in the process of reconstructing the city.</li></ul><br>
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Position Overview:</b></p><br>
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The Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney will be expected to implement important strategic initiatives to advance the objectives and goals of the Power and Democracy Program. Responsibilities will encompass litigation, policy, voter protection, and public advocacy on behalf of Advancement Project and our grassroots partners in local communities.</p><p><br>
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<b>What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></p><br>
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<li>Support the overall strategic success of the Power and Democracy Team.</li>
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Work on all facets of Advancement Project litigation matters, including developing legal strategies.
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Cultivate strategic relationships with external partners and allies.</li>
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Implement strategic initiatives and goals for the Power and Democracy Program.</li>
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Conduct investigations, complete complex legal research, and prepare legal documents such as memoranda and briefs.</li>
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Participate and/or speak at advocacy events and other outreach activities.</li>
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Represent Advancement Project at coalition tables and convenings.</li>
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Develop legal and legislative materials, as well as presentation and advocacy materials.</li>
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Participate in strategic planning and provide recommendations regarding how to respond to policy and legislative opportunities and legal developments.</li>
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Support partners in legal and policy matters.</li>
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Work with colleagues in various program areas to develop strategies and otherwise advance the organization&rsquo;s positions.</li>
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Guide team members and interns on work products, as assigned.</li>
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Assist with the legal and policy work cross-program, as needed.</li>
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Other related duties, as assigned.</li>
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In addition to the responsibilities identified above, Senior Staff Attorneys will, where appropriate, lead strategic initiatives and goals for the Power and Democracy Program and lead large litigation teams.</li></ul><br>
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Required Skills:</b></p><br>
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<li>Demonstrate excellent legal research, analysis strategic thinking, and writing skills.</li>
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Demonstrate excellent oral and written advocacy skills, including the ability to present oral arguments to judges and to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including grassroots partners, diverse community members, board members, senior leadership, and executives.
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Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state election laws and rules governing civil and appellate litigation.</li>
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Maintain working knowledge of policy developments, community lawyering, and advocacy practices, as well as internal policies and procedures.
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Ability to maintain mentoring relationships with other attorneys on staff.</li>
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Compose persuasive and factually accurate reports, legal documents, letters, and correspondence appropriate for the intended audience.</li>
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Read, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents, including laws, regulations, statutes, contracts, and court opinions.</li>
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Recognize and define problems, collect data and other factual information, and draw valid conclusions when analyzing complicated factual and legal scenarios.</li></ul><br>
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What You Need to be Considered:</b></p><br>
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Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school;
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Civil rights litigation experience;</li>
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6 years of relevant experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks for a Senior Staff Attorney position;
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4-5 years of relevant experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks for a Staff Attorney position;</li>
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Voting rights or related civil rights experience is preferred.</li>
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Demonstrated commitment to racial justice.</li>
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Excellent written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.</li>
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Interest in working with grassroots organizations and building coalitions.</li>
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License to practice law in Washington D.C. or the ability to waive into the D.C. bar</li>
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Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends, and travel within the U.S. as needed.</li>
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<p><i>Please submit a writing sample with your cover letter.</i></p><br>
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This position pays between $107,000 and $129,000 for senior staff attorneys and between $ 88,700 and $106,000 for staff attorneys, depending on experience.</p></div><p></p>

Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney, Power & Democracy

Paul Hastings LLP

<div>Paul Hastings is seeking ambitious, all-star litigation associates (2021 and senior) to handle high-stakes litigation matters. The ideal candidate will join from an AmLaw firm and have experience supporting trial teams, drafting dispositive motions and discovery motions, supporting depositions and document discovery, and developing case strategy in complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate also will have graduated from a top law school with a strong academic record. A federal clerkship and law journal experience are strongly preferred. The positions are focused in New York and Washington, D.C., though candidates who wish to sit in other Paul Hastings offices are welcome to apply.<br>
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Candidates must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the jurisdiction where they are hired. Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.<br>
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The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $310,000 and a maximum of $435,000 (annually). The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.<br>
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<b>About Paul Hastings</b><br>
With widely recognized elite teams in finance, mergers &amp; acquisitions, private equity, restructuring and special situations, litigation, employment and real estate, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world's leading investment banks, asset managers, and corporations.<br>
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<b>NOTE TO SEARCH FIRMS</b><b>:</b> Applications must be submitted through our online search firm portal. Any materials sent outside of the portal, or directly to our attorneys, will not be accepted. If you do not have a search firm ID code or a fee agreement, please send a detailed blind profile of your candidate to careeropportunities@paulhastings.com.<br>
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<i>Paul Hastings LLP is an equal opportunity employer.</i></div>

Litigation Associate

Morgan & Morgan

<div><div><p>At Morgan &amp; 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. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.</p></div><p><b>
Summary</b></p>
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Morgan &amp; Morgan is looking for a Personal Injury Pre Suit Attorney our quickly expanding practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our beautiful offices in downtown Washington, DC</p>
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Responsibilities</b></p>
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<li>Day-to-day handling of all<b> </b>pre-litigation work</li>
<li>Complete the Flip-to-Lit approval</li>
<li>Guide clients through the case process</li>
<li>Drafting and filing of pre-litigation documents</li>
<li>Complete TD approval for liability issues</li>
<li>Oversee settlement negotiations and the formation of demand packages</li>
<li>Manage the release approval process</li>
<li>Manage a team of 6-10 Case Managers</li>
<li>Focus on Personal injury cases, primarily automotive</li>
<li>Drive compliance and KPIs amongst team</li>
<li>EUOs, PIP Statements, recorded statements</li>
</ul>
<p> <b>Requirements</b></p>
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<li>Law degree from a fully accredited law school</li>
<li>An active member in good standing with the DC, MD or VA Bar Association</li>
<li>2+ years of personal injury experience</li>
<li>Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit cases</li>
<li>Excellent client service and communication skills</li>
<li>Strong leadership skills</li>
<li>Self-starter driven by long-term career goals</li>
<li>Superior writing and oral advocacy skills</li></ul><br>
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This role reports to the Pre-Suit Operations Manager.</p>
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Benefits</b></p>
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Morgan &amp; Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.</p>
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Equal Opportunity Statement</b></p>
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Morgan &amp; Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</p>
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E-Verify</b></p>
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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. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.</p>
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Privacy Policy</b></p>
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Here is a link to Morgan &amp; Morgan's privacy policy.</p></div></div>

Personal Injury Pre Suit Attorney

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