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Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation
Associate Attorney - Civil Defense LitigationZipRecruiter • Petersburg, VA, US
Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation

Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation

ZipRecruiter • Petersburg, VA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location

Location

Richmond, Virginia

The Opportunity

We are seeking 1–2 Associate Attorneys with 2–5 years of litigation experience to join our Richmond office. This is a great opportunity to handle diverse defense litigation, gain trial experience, and work with a team of seasoned attorneys.

Responsibilities

  • Manage 30–40 active litigation files, including discovery, depositions, motions, and client reporting.
  • Handle personal injury, premises liability, products liability, general liability, civil rights, and contract claims.
  • Handle matters in both State and Federal Court.
  • Work in a team structure with multiple attorneys and support staff.
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and claims professionals.
  • Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda.
  • Contribute to trial prep and strategy.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed and in good standing in Virginia.
  • 2–5 years of litigation experience (open to more senior).
  • Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a busy docket independently.
  • Insurance defense experience is a plus.
  • Why KPM?

  • Early trial exposure and hands-on experience.
  • Collaborative, supportive culture.
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.
  • Benefits include 401k with firm match, PTO, and flexible work arrangements.
  • KPM LAW is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resume submissions from search firms; firms submitting without prior agreement will not be eligible for compensation.

    Company Description

    Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith (KPM LAW) is one of the largest insurance defense firms in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, with nearly 35 years of experience serving and international insurance carriers and self-insured companies. With strategically located offices in Virginia and attorneys licensed across VA, MD, DC, WV, and NC, we are known for efficiency, excellence, and trial-ready defense.

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