About the Pendleton Law Team
At the Pendleton Law Team, we work hard, win big, and have fun doing it! As a woman-owned and minority-owned law firm, we proudly serve clients all across Virginia with their Personal Injury and Mass Torts legal needs. Known for our gold-star service and personalized approach, we’re not just committed to our clients — we’re committed to our team, too.
With offices throughout Central Virginia and the Tidewater region, we offer exciting opportunities for career growth in a supportive, upbeat environment. Our culture is energetic, inclusive, and full of people who love what they do. That’s why we’ve been named a Top Workplace by the Richmond Times Dispatch for three years in a row — 2021, 2022, and 2023! And we just won again for 2025.
We’re The Heavy Hitters®, and if you’re ready to bring the energy, we’d love to hear from you. Applying is quick and easy — join a team where work is rewarding and fun!
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
Responsible for initiating assistance to help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. This is accomplished by handling the case file from start to settlement with support from a team of highly skilled support professionals and includes managing all phases of the pre- litigation stage including the investigation, critical deadline review, demand review and submission and negotiation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Represent Personal Injury clients through all phases of pre- litigation.
- Handle personal injury case files from start to settlement.
- Review incident summary and file upon case assignment to assess for serious injury.
- Assess the value of all cases by the 30-day mark.
- Monthly file reviews.
- Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents.
- Meet all pre-litigation and litigation filing deadlines.
- Return client phone calls and correspondence within 48-hours.
- Respond to all questions and requests from paralegal within 48 hours.
- Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, supporting witnesses, and medical providers to gather information.
- Negotiate suitable agreements and settle on the clients’ behalf.
- Review all liens and expenses prior to settlement disbursement to client.
- Represent the client at mediations, interpleader hearings, wrongful death hearings and minor settlement hearings.
- Assume any additional pre-litigation or litigation duties that may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- High level of interpersonal and customer service experience and skills.
- Effective communication skills with clients, courts, insurance providers, and firm employees at all levels.
- Proven ability in the understanding of medical terminology, personal injury/tort law, and wrongful death.
- Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to organize, plan, research and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with good attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and understand when the Practice Manager needs to be involved in decision making.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion, good judgement, and negotiation skills.
- Sensitivity to problems or challenges - The ability to identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, with the skill to effectively communicate with clients in a professional, consultative manner.
- Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible and reasonable answers.
- Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through written and verbal communication.
- Effective decision making – The ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.
- Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date professionally, and applying new knowledge to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from ABA approved law school.
- Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in personal injury practice is preferred.
- Highly efficient with computer software (Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word)
- Knowledge and experience with other relevant forms of data technology software.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screenings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS include but are not limited to:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
- Able to sit at a desk comfortably while working on a computer, for extended periods of time.
- Able to use telephone, voice mail.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Ability to travel and/or drive automobile.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is characteristic of a standard office environment. Electrical hazards related to frequent contact with office equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person