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Sr Trial Attorney
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Posted on: Nov 10, 2026
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Richmond, Virginia
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Salary: $155 per hour
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Sr Trial Attorney
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Richmond Virginia United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
- The Client staff legal team is seeking an experienced trial attorney to defend litigated civil liability matters throughout Virginia.
- Based with the collegiate staff legal office in Henrico (Richmond area), the attorney independently handles first-chair trial defense, pre-trial strategy, and proactive claim resolution across moderate-to-high exposure disputes.
- Bar Licensure:
- Active Virginia Bar license in good standing (Required).
- Federal Bar admission highly desirable; Maryland or D.C. licensure is a plus.
- Location & Arrangement:
- Preference: Hybrid out of Richmond/Henrico, VA (where team is located).
- Remote permitted. Out-of-state candidates considered with a very high bar (home state must abut VA; requires willingness & ability to travel up to 40%).
- Experience Target:
- Minimum 3+ years insurance defense experience, including first-chair jury trial experience; proven track record handling moderate-to-high exposure litigation.
- Caseload & Exposures:
- General liability, premises liability, and auto liability claims throughout Virginia.
- Casework in employment and professional/management liability defense is desirable.
- Technology & Systems:
- Proficiency in a paperless office: Legal Files Electronic Case Management System, MS Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual communication tools.
- Litigation Mastery:
- Proven track record managing complex civil litigation and liability defense from inception through conclusion (pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement, trial, and appeal).
- Trial Experience:
- Demonstrated history independently conducting first-chair trials, presenting evidence, examining witnesses, and arguing law before judges and juries.
- Advocacy:
- Strong skills in depositions, dispositive motion practice, and representing interests at mediations and arbitrations to reach expeditious claim resolution.
- Communication:
- Ability to translate complex legal terms for adjusters and insured clients, provide proactive case updates, and negotiate settlements as directed.
- Compliance & Mobility:
- Valid driver's license and acceptable record for travel to Virginia courts; out-of-state candidates must demonstrate capability for up to 40% travel.
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Position Details
Posted:
Nov 10, 2026
Reference Number:
52516-12690
Employment:
Full-time
Salary:
$155 per hour
City:
Richmond
Job Origin:
CIEPAL_ORGANIC_FEED
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