Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

McCandlish Holton, PC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Job summary

McCandlish Holton, PC in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our Civil Litigation Practice Group. This position targets attorneys with zero to four years of substantive civil litigation experience who want to develop litigation skills through client interaction, courtroom advocacy, research, written advocacy, and hands-on case management.

The Associate will manage assigned matters, help develop case strategy, represent clients, draft documents,

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia State Bar in good standing or eligibility for admission prior to employment.
• Reliable transportation to and from work and to off-site work locations.
• High level of computer literacy and ability to use legal tech, digital platforms, document management, email, and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting legal research, analyzing issues, and drafting documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned civil litigation matters and assist in case strategy development.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings and prepare legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Communicate with clients and opposing parties; collaborate with attorneys in a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Written communication

Verbal communication

Case management

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our Civil Litigation Practice Group in Richmond, Virginia.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our Civil Litigation Practice Group in Richmond, Virginia.

This position is designed for attorneys with zero (2) to four (4) years of substantive civil litigation experience, who are seeking to develop their litigation skills through meaningful client interaction, courtroom advocacy, legal research, written advocacy, and hands-on case management.

The Associate Attorney will manage assigned civil litigation matters, assist in the development of case strategy, represent clients in litigation proceedings, prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, communicate with clients and opposing parties, and collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Virginia State Bar in good standing, or eligibility for admission prior to employment
• Reliable transportation to and from work and to off-site work locations.
• High level of computer literacy and the ability to effectively utilize legal technology, digital communication platforms, document management systems, email, and Microsoft Office Suite and electronic filing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience conducting legal research, analyzing legal issues, and drafting legal documents.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is **$98,000 to $118,000 annually**.

The firm has a quarterly metric-based bonus and annual discretionary bonuses for associate attorneys. Eligibility for the bonus programs is based on performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and performance without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.