Hours: 30-40 hours per week (full or part time)
Location: Fully remote but located in Northern Virginia or DC for court appearances
Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 plus origination credit and commissions on cases managed independently. Offers in the lower range would be for candidates working part time or who are on the lower end of qualifications. Offers closer to $150,000 are for well-qualified full-time candidates.
Kitchel Injury Law has a good thing going and you’re invited! The firm is seeking applicants for a fully remote attorney position. The position is for an experienced personal injury attorney who wants to re-imagine what practicing law can be like.
Think quality of life, independence, and customizing your schedule as life’s seasons change. The firm’s culture is friendly, supportive, and casual.
We’re serious about fighting for justice for injured people – we believe holding wrong doers accountable makes our community a better, safer place. We’re former defense attorneys and invite applicants with a defense background.
The ideal candidate:
- Has a great attitude and likes technology. (The firm is paperless and the job will require quickly adapting to new technology as it is incorporated in the practice.)
- Has a sense of humor and is okay if a little bit of salty language slips out now and then. (Allyson tends to have a fairly casual office presence.)
- Is nice. No jerks allowed – clients or employees.
- Knows how to strike the right balance between “can figure it out myself” and “asks for help when needed in the sake of efficiency.”
- Would describe themselves as systematic, steady, and deliberate. (If you have ever taken a DISC assessment, you might be described as a “high S” or “high C.”) Many of us in the firm are motivated by relationships and being people-first. We’d love to add an attorney who thrives being in the weeds in law and evidence but would rather leave the phone calls to someone else.
- Has been teased by friends/family/strangers about their level of organization. (If that’s you, be sure to mention it in your cover letter!)
- May prefer to comb through medical records and craft a strategic argument than attend a networking event.
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills and a friendly, competent Zoom and phone presence.
- Deeply cares about serving people in crisis.
Requirements:
- Must have a Virginia license (having DC also is preferred) with 3-5 years of experience practicing personal injury and/or medical malpractice in those jurisdictions.
- Must have trial experience – this position will not require you to first chair jury trials but having experience with the trial process is required. GDC counts!
- Must have strong writing skills.
- Client-focused and empathetic mindset.
- A stable internet connection, quiet work environment, and the ability to travel 1-2 times per year to second chair trials or attend CLE events through trial lawyers’ associations.
Things to Know:
- We love personality assessments! They help us find folks who are good long-term fits.
- Most of your time will be at home – consider if this works for you or will drive you batty.
- We are active in the DC and Virginia trial lawyer communities and want you to be too.
Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, primarily from motor vehicle accidents and bicycle crashes. Assist with medical malpractice work.
- Legal Research: Conduct legal research to support case strategies, staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Client Consultations: Conduct initial consultations with clients over Zoom to assess the viability of potential cases.
- Legal Writing: Draft demand letters, lawsuits, discovery requests/responses, motions, etc.
- Negotiations: Engage in settlement negotiations with insurance companies, opposing counsel, and lien holders.
- Litigation: This job requires litigation support to lead counsel but is otherwise negotiable. If you find trail too stressful to be first chair – that’s okay. If you want to try cases, that’s okay too.
To apply:
Please email a cover letter that tells me (Allyson) why a job like this is a good fit for you and which highlights your relevant experience.
There is a misspelled word in this job description – please identify it. Please also send a resume to: hello@kitchellaw.com. Please make the subject of your email be “Remote Associate 2025.”