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Job description
In-House Insurance Claims Counsel – Richmond, VA Leave the Billable Hours Behind. Put Your Litigation Experience to Work In-House.
Are you a Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, or civil litigation Attorney looking for a career path that offers meaningful legal work without the demands of a traditional law firm environment?
Our client, a respected leader in the insurance industry, is seeking a licensed attorney to join its Richmond-based legal claims team as Insurance Claims Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with experience in personal injury, bodily injury, workers' compensation, insurance defense, plaintiff's injury litigation, or civil litigation who are ready to transition into a stable, in-house legal role.
In this position, you'll leverage your legal knowledge and negotiation skills to evaluate and resolve bodily injury claims while working collaboratively with claims professionals, insureds, and outside counsel. Unlike traditional law firm practice, this role offers no billable hour requirements, no business development expectations, and no courtroom appearances.
Whether you're an early-career attorney or an experienced litigator seeking a better work-life balance, this role provides a unique opportunity to build specialized expertise while remaining closely connected to the legal aspects of claim resolution and risk analysis.
What You'll Do:
Manage and evaluate claims from initial review through resolution
Analyze liability, damages, and coverage issues
Review medical records, legal documents, and claim investigations
Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation discussions
Partner with outside counsel on litigated matters when necessary
Provide legal analysis and recommendations regarding claim exposure and risk
Communicate with insureds, claim professionals, and internal stakeholders throughout the claims process
What You Bring:
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Active law license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
Experience in personal injury, bodily injury, workers' compensation, insurance defense, plaintiff's injury practice, civil litigation, or related legal fields preferred
Strong analytical, negotiation, writing, and communication skills
Ability to evaluate legal risk and make sound recommendations
Interest in developing expertise in claims management, insurance law, and dispute resolution
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Why Attorneys Make the Move:
✅ No billable hour requirements - actual work/life balance!!
✅ No courtroom appearances or trial schedules
✅ No client development or business generation expectations
✅ Stable, in-house legal career path with long-term growth opportunities
✅ Competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits
✅ Extensive training and mentorship provided
✅ Opportunity to apply your litigation experience in a collaborative, business-focused environment
Ready for a Different Kind of Legal Career?
If you're an Attorney interested in transitioning from private practice to an in-house role where you can utilize your legal skills while enjoying greater predictability and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested candidates should submit a resume to to begin the application process.
Who can apply
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