Associate Counsel - Virginia Beach, VA (Remote)

Overview

An organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to defend lawsuits filed in Virginia courts and handle first-party insurance defense matters. This position is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, within the Staff Counsel team.

Responsibilities

• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
• Provide opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
• Prepare and manage pleadings, motions, and discovery processes
• Conduct depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath
• Defend assigned matters through trial or dispositive hearings as applicable

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admission to and good standing with the Virginia Bar
• 2 to 6+ years of litigation experience related to insurance defense and/or personal injury
• Ability to meet and maintain licensing requirements, including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, and conferences
• Strong written communication skills to document files clearly and professionally
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Capacity to learn and apply extensive technical and procedural information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience
• Professional communication skills in person, by telephone, and in written correspondence

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $104,550.00 - $162,975.00
• Final salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, location, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation, 401(k) plan with 6% match vested from day one, performance incentives, and tuition assistance
• Additional benefits such as mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
• Workplace flexibility with options to work remotely up to four weeks per year

Location

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Additional Information

• The employer does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• The work environment promotes respect, inclusion, and a harassment-free atmosphere.