Associate Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Washington, DC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with litigation experience and a focus on personal injury law will find this associate attorney role in DC offers a collaborative and skill-building environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior litigation experience and a specific interest in personal injury law
    — “1+ years of Litigation experience (PI preferred).”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented legal environment
    — “This is an opportunity to learn and develop litigation skills alongside world-class trial attorneys.”
  • Candidates who are self-driven and have clear long-term career goals in law
    — “Self-starter driven by long-term career goals”

Things to consider

  • Must be a member of the DC State Bar Association and have valid authorization to work in the U.S.
    — “An active member in good standing with the DC State Bar Association”
  • The role requires a high level of communication and advocacy skills for client and team interaction
    — “Strong communication and interpersonal skills”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with pre-suit case preparation and demand drafting in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Help prepare demands and work with cases pre-suit”
  • Emphasize your ability to work effectively with expert witnesses and legal teams.
    — “Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits”
  • Showcase your writing and oral advocacy skills through specific examples in your application materials.
    — “Superior writing and oral advocacy skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successful litigation outcomes
  • Client satisfaction
Typical background
Law degree1+ years of litigation experience

Skills & requirements

Required

LitigationLegal ResearchLegal WritingClient SupportTrial PreparationExpert Witness Interaction

Preferred

Personal Injury Law Experience

Stack & domain

LitigationLegal ResearchTrial SupportDocument PreparationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsWritingOral AdvocacyPersonal InjuryLegalCorporate Law

About the role

Original posting from Morgan & Morgan, P.A. via Greenhouse

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our team in DC. As an associate you will work closely with our talented Trial Attorneys, providing support before, during and after trials. This is an opportunity to learn and develop litigation skills alongside world-class trial attorneys. You will learn and execute the playbook, becoming a polished and well-rounded litigator.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support to clients and trial assist attorneys

Maintain client relationships

Help prepare demands and work with cases pre-suit

Prepare legal reports and documents

Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits

Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Work closely with Litigation Paralegals and Case Managers 

Qualification

Law degree from a fully accredited law school

An active member in good standing with the DC State Bar Association 

1+ years of Litigation experience (PI preferred).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong interest in Personal Injury Law.

Self-starter driven by long-term career goals

Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff.  For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan,  paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.   

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