Job Description

General Liability Associate Attorney (1–5 Years)

📍 Norfolk, VA 

A well-established defense firm is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join its growing team across multiple Virginia offices. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney looking to gain hands-on litigation experience in a collaborative, trial-focused environment.

About the Role

• 1–5 years of experience in:

  • Insurance Defense

  • General Liability / Liability Defense

  • Civil Litigation or Commercial Litigation

• Manage a diverse caseload with opportunities for hands-on litigation and trial exposure

• Work closely with a supportive team in an open-door, collaborative environment

What You’ll Find Here

• Strong emphasis on trial experience—ideal for attorneys who want to be in the courtroom

• Collaborative culture with accessible leadership and mentorship

• Opportunity to grow within a respected defense practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $135,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Billable requirement: 1,800 hours

• Bonus structure: Competitive bonus based on hours (up to ~$45K at 2,200 hours)

• Full benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • 401(k)

  • Paid holidays + 15 days PTO

• Additional discretionary bonuses for support staff

Why This Role

This is a strong opportunity for a junior associate to build real litigation and trial experience early, while working in a firm that values collaboration, development, and long-term growth.

Submit your resume or send directly to cassie.ehmann@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.