Associate Attorney - Entry Level
Are you a brand-new Member of the Bar, looking for your first position in law? Blaszkow Legal might be the place for you! We are hiring for an Entry-Level Associate Attorney who wants to learn what Personal Injury Practice is all about.
About the Firm
Blaszkow Legal, PLLC is a premier and established (founded 1992) Virginia personal injury law firm, with offices in Alexandria, Richmond, and Lancaster Co., Va. We litigate personal injury and insurance claims in both the state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. We are a small, but aggressive, tech-savvy team focused on outside-the-box solutions that optimize client recoveries. We handle a full range of cases involving modest value to major seven-figure cases, and our client-centric approach in every case keeps the five-star reviews coming in on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Mentor and guide less-experienced associates through various aspects of personal injury work, including case evaluation, negotiations, and litigation
Requirements
- Virginia Bar admission required (you must have passed the Bar and be scheduled to be/already sworn in)
- Law school degree
- Familiarity with civil procedure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to multi-task and handle deadlines without constant supervision
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to advocate on behalf of clients
Benefits
- Health insurance (BCBS)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Monthly performance bonuses (ranging from $2,000 to $9,000 per month, depending on fees)
- Participation bonuses for business brought to the firm
- Professional development budget (including payment of CLEs, VTLA dues, etc.)
Pay
Base salary ranges from $80,000 to $100,000. Historically, first-year total compensation has consistently ranged from approximately $135,000 to $180,000.
Perks
- Work as part of a motivated team at all levels
- Learn under a 40-year veteran of the legal profession
- Litigate cases in General District Court and Circuit Court
- 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
- Assistance in legal article publication/writing
- Free and ample parking at our office located off Edsall Road in the West Alexandria / Springfield area
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