Allen Allen Allen & Allen is hiring: Research & Writing Attorney (Richmond, Ches

Allen & Allen is the oldest and largest personal injury law firm based in Virginia. Founded in 1910, Allen & Allen is backed by a legacy of exceptional legal experience and client-focused service. The firm has a deep commitment to the local community and a track record of record-setting jury verdicts and settlements for its clients. We recruit talented attorneys and provide them with the resources and mentoring that they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

Allen & Allen is seeking a full-time Research & Writing Attorney and will report to the firm President and may be located in any of our Virginia offices (Richmond, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Mechanicsville, Fredericksburg, Stafford or Charlottesville). This role will work as part of a team with lead Trial Attorneys, performing research, analysis, writing, and other work on personal injury, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, and sex abuse survivor cases. Judicial clerkship experience in appellate or federal court is strongly preferred.

All applications must be accompanied by a resume and writing sample (10 pages maximum). A preferred writing sample is a motion or a motion response that has been filed with a court.

Requirements:

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing contested legal motions.
• Interest and willingness to focus on research of complicated legal issues.
• Law Review experience is preferred.
• Mock trial or Moot Court experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be licensed to practice in Virginia.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Complex research and analysis.
• Client contact, written discovery, preparation for mediations, hearings and trials.
• Preparation of appellate briefs, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Practice involves state and federal cases.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
• General office environment requiring sitting for long periods of time, occasional periods of standing and walking.
• Visual capability to work viewing a computer monitor for several hours of the day.
• The ability to work in an office environment around others.
• The ability to exhibit manual dexterity and use standard office equipment such as phones, keyboards and copiers for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the Firm.

Allen & Allen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Criminal records and background check will be completed after Offer.