Counsel, Richmond, VA (Remote)

Overview

A legal counsel position is available to defend lawsuits filed in Virginia courts, focusing on first-party insurance defense. This role is based with the organization's Staff Counsel team located in Richmond, VA and offers a hybrid/remote work arrangement.

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 handle 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 degree
• Admission to and good standing with the Virginia Bar
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury
• 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
• 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: $118,900.00 - $185,525.00
• Salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, location, and market factors
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with 6% match, performance incentives, tuition assistance
• Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance
• Workplace flexibility with options to work remotely up to four weeks per year

Location

Richmond, Virginia (Hybrid/Remote)

Additional Information

• The organization 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.
• A respectful, harassment-free work environment is maintained for all employees and applicants.