Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

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

Why KPM?

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 national 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.

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 national 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.