Pre-Litigation Supervising Attorney – Personal Injury (VA)

Company Overview
Price Benowitz, LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, DC with offices and attorneys throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, and Illinois. Price Benowitz's areas of practice include criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and trusts and estates. Our core values are Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. Motivated professionals with a positive attitude are invited to apply!

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervising Attorney to oversee personal injury cases in Virginia. This role involves managing a team of paralegals and legal assistants, providing strategic direction on personal injury cases, and ensuring the highest quality of legal representation for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury law and proven leadership skills. A license to practice in Virginia is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Oversight: Supervise and manage a high volume of personal injury cases, ensuring legal strategies align with the firm’s goals and that cases are progressing effectively from intake through resolution.
• Team Leadership: Provide mentorship, guidance, and oversight to a team of  paralegals and legal assistants. Ensure that the team delivers exceptional legal services, adheres to firm policies, and meets performance goals.
• Legal Strategy: Review and approve legal strategies, communicate with insurance companies, negotiate settlements, determine cases that should be litigated and provide strategic input on case settlement or litigation plans.
• Client Relations: Maintain strong client relationships by regularly communicating case progress, setting expectations and ensuring clients understand their legal options, case value and case developments.
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, including ethical standards. Provide regular training and updates to the legal team on changes in personal injury law and regulations.
• Case Reviews: Conduct case reviews with attorneys to assess the viability of cases and provide recommendations for trial or settlement.
• Performance Management: Set performance benchmarks and track team productivity. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Reporting: Prepare reports on case progress, outcomes, and team performance for senior management. Keep stakeholders informed on significant case developments.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Licenses: Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of personal injury experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role; some litigation experience preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop legal teams, with a strong focus on mentorship, collaboration, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.
• Client Focus: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and oversee a team in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Settlement Negotiation Experience: Proven ability to negotiate settlements that align with the best interests of the clients.
• Bilingual: Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.