Litigation Attorney Jobs in Virginia

A Litigation Attorney, also known as a Trial Lawyer, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation process from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. Their job involves extensive research, drafting legal documents, negotiation, and presenting cases in court. Litigation Attorneys play a critical role in the legal industry, as they not only represent individuals in disputes but also protect the legal rights of businesses and corporations.

Important skills for a Litigation Attorney include strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, and the capacity to handle large amounts of information. They should also be adaptable, as they need to devise the best strategic approach for each case. To become a Litigation Attorney, one must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must have passed the state bar examination. Prior to becoming a Litigation Attorney, an individual may have served roles as a Legal Intern, Junior Lawyer, or a Legal Associate, where they gain exposure to various aspects of the law and legal practice.

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Kiernan Trebach LLP

Litigation Attorney

Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions and trial preparation is preferred....

Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions and trial preparation is preferred....

Litigation Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 hours ago

An established law firm in Richmond is seeking a Workers Compensation Attorney to add to their growing team! The ideal candidate must be able to work collaboratively with Partners and Associates...

Litigation Attorney

  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 19 hours ago

An established law firm in VA is seeking a Workers Compensation Attorney to add to their growing team! The ideal candidate must be able to work collaboratively with Partners and Associates and be...

Family Law Litigation Attorney

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 day ago

A minimum of 5 years of experience in Virginia Family Law, particularly in litigation Compensation: Salary will be based on experience level....

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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

If you're interested in learning about this Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney position, reach out to me at .......

Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago

Civil Litigation Attorneys with a broad range of experience will appreciate this opportunity at a firm with a great reputation....

Early Career Trial Attorney (Richmond, VA - Remote)

  • Rose Hill, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Rose Hill, VA
  • 7 days ago

****Key Responsibilities**** - Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial...

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Trial Attorney

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 7 days ago

Previous experience required 0-7 years of litigation experience Bench and jury trial experience is preferred Litigation experience, preferably in the practice areas of insurance defense, medical malpractice...

Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a Texas-licensed litigation attorney....

Remote Work

Early Career Trial Attorney (Richmond, VA - Remote)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities Manage all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations...

Remote Work

Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 8 days ago

An award-winning law firm has partnered with us to assist them in a selective search for a Civil Litigation Associate Civil Litigation Attorney to join their team!...

Issues and Appeals Litigation Associate

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

The ideal candidate will have appellate experience, as well as a strong academic record and exceptional analytical and writing skills. Federal or state appellate court clerkship is preferred....

Insurance + Reinsurance Litigation Associate

  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago

experience in the following areas: drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, all facets of discovery and discovery motion practice, depositions, and court appearances (commensurate with experience...

Trial Attorney BI/UM

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 12 days ago

Provides training to support staff, P&C Claims and Claims Litigation regarding changes in law, litigation and/or and other processes....

Demographic Data for Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about Virginia below.


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Salary for Litigation Attorney Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Litigation Attorneys in Virginia offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
89.1%
Bachelor's Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.8%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Litigation Attorneys in Virginia
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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