Litigation Associate (5+ Years Experience)

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $120,000 to $145,000 per year, depending on experience

About Our Firm
We are a national law firm dedicated primarily to representing individuals and families who have suffered rare vaccine-related adverse reactions through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), which was enacted through bipartisan legislation in the 1980s.

Our practice is built on compassion, professionalism, and a deep respect and empathy for our clients.

* Directapplicants only. The Law Office will not engage with any third-party agencies to fill this role.

** Please do not call our office regarding your application or this job opening; all submitted applications will be taken under advisement, and our office will contact any applicants directly regarding interviews or next steps.

Position Overview
We are seeking an Attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience to join our growing vaccine injury compensation practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in motion practice, discovery, and client advocacy, empathy, and a desire to handle meaningful work that blends legal skill with public service. A qualified candidate will be experienced in working directly with clients and able to explain complex information, whether medical or otherwise, in a way that clients can understand. Experience in administrative law or medical-related litigation, and in working with medical experts, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent petitioners in claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).
• Manage a docket of up to one hundred active cases from intake through resolution, including handling client communications, drafting petitions, filing medical records, drafting briefs, and handling settlement negotiations.
• Conduct factual and legal research, including medical record review and analysis of expert opinions.
• Appear before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and work collaboratively with opposing counsel and special masters.
• Maintain strong client relationships built on empathy, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of litigation experience (federal practice preferred).
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Compassionate approach to working with clients who have experienced medical hardship.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to engage in meaningful, mission-driven work within a unique federal compensation system.
• Collegial, supportive, and flexible work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Training provided in vaccine injury law and the VICP process.

How to Apply
Click the link to apply directly through BambooHR, and be sure to provide a cover letter, resume, and recent writing sample.

Direct applicants only. The Law Office will not engage with any third-party agencies to fill this role.