Claims Attorney

In-House Insurance Claims Counsel – Richmond, VA

Leave the Billable Hours Behind. Put Your Litigation Experience to Work In-House.

Are you a Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, or civil litigation Attorney looking for a career path that offers meaningful legal work without the demands of a traditional law firm environment?

Our client, a respected leader in the insurance industry, is seeking a licensed attorney to join its Richmond-based legal claims team as Insurance Claims Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with experience in personal injury, bodily injury, workers' compensation, insurance defense, plaintiff's injury litigation, or civil litigation who are ready to transition into a stable, in-house legal role.

In this position, you'll leverage your legal knowledge and negotiation skills to evaluate and resolve bodily injury claims while working collaboratively with claims professionals, insureds, and outside counsel. Unlike traditional law firm practice, this role offers no billable hour requirements, no business development expectations, and no courtroom appearances.

Whether you're an early-career attorney or an experienced litigator seeking a better work-life balance, this role provides a unique opportunity to build specialized expertise while remaining closely connected to the legal aspects of claim resolution and risk analysis.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and evaluate claims from initial review through resolution
• Analyze liability, damages, and coverage issues
• Review medical records, legal documents, and claim investigations
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation discussions
• Partner with outside counsel on litigated matters when necessary
• Provide legal analysis and recommendations regarding claim exposure and risk
• Communicate with insureds, claim professionals, and internal stakeholders throughout the claims process

What You Bring:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Active law license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience in personal injury, bodily injury, workers' compensation, insurance defense, plaintiff's injury practice, civil litigation, or related legal fields preferred
• Strong analytical, negotiation, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to evaluate legal risk and make sound recommendations
• Interest in developing expertise in claims management, insurance law, and dispute resolution
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Why Attorneys Make the Move:

✅ No billable hour requirements - actual work/life balance!!

✅ No courtroom appearances or trial schedules

✅ No client development or business generation expectations

✅ Stable, in-house legal career path with long-term growth opportunities

✅ Competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

✅ Extensive training and mentorship provided

✅ Opportunity to apply your litigation experience in a collaborative, business-focused environment

Ready for a Different Kind of Legal Career?

If you're an Attorney interested in transitioning from private practice to an in-house role where you can utilize your legal skills while enjoying greater predictability and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.