About this opportunity
Geoff McDonald & Associates lists this Personal Injury Attorney opportunity in richmond, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Geoff McDonald and Associates (“GMA”), an established law firm with offices in Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA, invites applications from seasoned personal injury attorneys to enhance our dynamic and expanding practice. We seek candidates with a proven track record in managing a diverse case portfolio and a history of successfully litigating cases in Circuit, General District, and Federal Courts within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Qualifications:
Active license to practice law in Virginia.
Demonstrated experience in personal injury law, including a history of trial successes and claim negotiations.
At GMA, we pride ourselves on our dedicated, proactive, and compassionate approach to client service. Our attorneys are committed to securing the full compensation our clients rightfully deserve. To thrive in our environment, you must embody integrity, accountability, foster teamwork, and pursue excellence in every facet of your practice. Upholding our core values and nurturing enduring client relationships is paramount to success at GMA.
GMA's Core Values:
Shoot Straight - Trust, Ethics, Honesty
Help Others - Empathy, Service
Always Be Kind - Humility, Thoughtfulness
Work As A Team - Perseverance, Optimism
Grow - Personally, Professionally
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate potential new cases and client intakes.
Proactively and routinely engage with current and prospective clients.
Oversee the pre-litigation process, including valuation and maximizing claim value while simultaneously ensuring our clients receive appropriate care.
Conduct settlement negotiations and manage recovery disbursements, ensuring timely resolution of escrows.
Advocate vigorously in all jurisdictions across the Commonwealth.
Lead depositions, focus groups, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
Maintain exemplary client relationships and mentor junior attorneys and peers.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
Exceptional attention to detail and superb organizational abilities.
Effective communication skills paired with a deep understanding of the real-life implications of personal injury cases on our clients.
A strong desire for responsibility, growth, and success, complemented by outstanding interpersonal skills.
Must be a caring and supportive Team Player; we are not silos at GMA.
At GMA, we cultivate a culture of innovation and success where you will feel at home. We are committed to your professional and personal development, investing in cutting-edge technology, AI and case management tools to enhance your efficiency and success.
We offer a competitive salary (base + commission) based on experience, plus a generous benefits package including employer-paid healthcare for employees, long term disability, paid parental leave, generous PTO policy and 14 Firm holidays, life insurance, Safe Harbor 401k with match, as well as continuing legal education reimbursement and robust mentorship program.
GMA offers attorneys a clear path for growth and advancement to becoming a Shareholder.
Our interview process consists of: (1) candidates completing a Culture Index survey ( Link here: ), (2) an initial interview with our full Leadership Team via Zoom, (3) a second interview with our full panel of Attorneys in person at our Richmond office, (4) followed by a conversation with Geoff McDonald at the offer stage.
Who can apply
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