Associate Attorney - Workers Virgina

At Chartwell, we don’t just serve clients—we live our values. With nearly 300 attorneys in 30+ offices nationwide, we’re a fast‑growing civil litigation firm built on collaboration, innovation, and integrity. Our culture is guided by the Chartwellian Charter—a 10‑point promise to support one another, embrace diversity, and pursue excellence. We’re seeking professionals who bring talent, humility, and heart. Here you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find community, opportunity, and a voice that matters.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mentoring programs, and a workplace that celebrates your growth. Our team blends national reach with a close‑knit atmosphere, collaborates across offices and practices, and contributes to thought leadership and meaningful initiatives.

• File review and legal analysis of workers’ compensation claims
• Extensive legal research and drafting of client correspondence, discovery devices, summations, appeals, and appellate briefs
• Annual billable amount of 1,950 hours required
• Regularly representing clients at depositions and hearings
• Trial preparation and attendance
• Expert witness retention and evaluation

• 3+ years’ experience as a practicing attorney
• J.D. degree from an ABA‑approved law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Virginia (other state admission is a plus but not required)
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Solid research abilities and written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic, ability to self‑manage and work in a team environment
• Must respond promptly to e‑mail and phone inquiries
• Excellent client skills and telephone manner

• Well‑being & Flexibility – multiple medical plan options, innovative plan with price transparency, comprehensive benefits including dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Headspace, hybrid and remote options, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, floating holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Community & Inclusion – Chartwell is a Mansfield Certified firm, offers benefits coverage for domestic partners, supports a robust DEI Committee and Women’s Committee, and encourages volunteerism through paid service time.
• Social & Professional Development – training, mentorship, leadership development programs, and company culture events that promote connection across locations.

Department:
Workers’ Compensation
This is a full‑time position.