Personal Injury Attorney

Skinner Accident and Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Attorney

Fairfax, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Location: Fairfax or Loudoun County, VA Firm: Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers Since 1969, Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers has built a trusted reputation for excellence, compassion, and results across Virginia and West Virginia. As we continue our rapid growth in Northern Virginia, we are seeking a seasoned Virginia Trial Attorney who is ready to lead both in the courtroom and in the community. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead trials, grow a regional market, and shape the next chapter of a respected law firm that has served injury victims for more than 50 years. Your Mission As our Lead Trial Attorney and Loudoun County Market Leader, you will take primary responsibility for litigating personal injury cases in Virginia courts while building and managing our presence in Northern Virginia. You will handle complex cases from intake through verdict, mentor legal staff, and strengthen our firm’s footprint through relationship building and community leadership. Responsibilities: Trial and Litigation Leadership • Serve as primary trial counsel for Virginia personal injury cases, managing litigation from filing through verdict or settlement • Prepare and argue motions, pleadings, and discovery in Circuit and General District Courts throughout Northern Virginia • Conduct depositions, mediations, and trials with a high level of preparation and professionalism • Negotiate settlements and communicate effectively with insurance carriers and opposing counsel • Collaborate with investigators, reconstructionists, and medical experts to build strong cases for trial Case Management and Client Advocacy • Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death matters • Provide proactive, empathetic communication to clients while maintaining strong litigation outcomes • Ensure cases are handled efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with firm standards Market Growth and Leadership • Lead the litigation and trial operations of our new Loudoun County office • Build relationships with referral partners, local bar associations, and the Northern Virginia legal community • Partner with firm leadership to design and execute strategies that drive visibility and growth in the Northern Virginia market • Represent the firm’s core values: Client Always | Caring and Integrity | Collaboration | Continuous Improvement Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school • Active Virginia Bar license (required) • Minimum 4+ years of personal injury litigation experience with demonstrated trial success • Deep familiarity with Virginia’s court system, rules, and local practices • Excellent trial advocacy, negotiation, and case management skills • Strong leadership presence and ability to mentor others • Enterprising mindset with a passion for helping grow a regional office • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for court appearances Preferred: • Licensure in West Virginia and/or Maryland • Experience developing local referral relationships Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 yearly

    • Trial and Litigation Leadership • Serve as primary trial counsel for Virginia personal injury cases, managing litigation from filing through verdict or settlement • Prepare and argue motions, pleadings, and discovery in Circuit and General District Courts throughout Northern Virginia • Conduct depositions, mediations, and trials with a high level of preparation and professionalism • Negotiate settlements and communicate effectively with insurance carriers and opposing counsel • Collaborate with investigators, reconstructionists, and medical experts to build strong cases for trialCase Management and Client Advocacy • Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death matters • Provide proactive, empathetic communication to clients while maintaining strong litigation outcomes • Ensure cases are handled efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with firm standardsMarket Growth and Leadership • Lead the litigation and trial operations of our new Loudoun County office • Build relationships with referral partners, local bar associations, and the Northern Virginia legal community • Partner with firm leadership to design and execute strategies that drive visibility and growth in the Northern Virginia market • Represent the firm’s core values: Client Always | Caring and Integrity | Collaboration | Continuous Improvement

  • Compensation
    $115,000-$150,000 per year