Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pro bono opportunities

Long-term career development

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a mid-level Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Associate in Richmond, VA. With 2-5 years of investigations experience, you will work on sensitive federal and state matters and collaborate with partners across the US and internationally.

Ideal candidates have top-tier law firm experience and a strong academic record, with Virginia Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of government investigations experience.
• Top-tier law firm experience required.
• Virginia Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporations and individuals in government investigations.
• Work on complex civil and criminal enforcement matters.
• Assist with federal and state investigations.
• Support congressional investigations and other sensitive matters.
• Draft briefs and investigative materials.
• Develop strategies with senior attorneys.
• Collaborate with clients and in-house teams.
• Leverage AI tools to support research and drafting.

Skills

Government investigations

Legal research

Legal writing

Client-facing

AI tools in law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Judicial clerkship experience

Job description

Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Associate

Location: Richmond, VA

A leading national law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate with 2-5 years of government investigations experience to join its nationally recognized Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation practice in Richmond.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a deep white collar team representing corporations and individuals in sensitive civil, criminal and congressional investigations, enforcement actions and related litigation at both the federal and state levels. The successful candidate will work directly with partners and clients across the US and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent corporations and individuals in government investigations


• Work on complex civil and criminal enforcement matters


• Assist with federal and state investigations


• Support congressional investigations and other sensitive matters


• Conduct sophisticated legal research and factual analysis


• Draft briefs, investigative materials and other substantive legal documents


• Develop investigative and litigation strategies alongside senior attorneys


• Work directly with clients, business teams and in-house legal departments


• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across offices and jurisdictions


• Utilize innovative technology and AI tools to support research, drafting and analysis

Who You Are

• 2-5 years of government investigations experience


• Top-tier law firm experience required


• Am Law 20 experience in Washington, DC or New York strongly preferred


• Experience with a Chambers Band 1 white collar practice is highly valued


• Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued


• Excellent academic credentials


• Exceptional legal research and writing skills


• Strong interpersonal and client-facing abilities


• Interest in utilizing innovative legal technology


• Virginia Bar admission required

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 – $365,000 (DOE)

Additional hours-based and merit bonus opportunities are available, with billable credit also provided for qualifying pro bono work.

Benefits

Competitive benefits alongside significant professional development, sophisticated national and international matters, pro bono opportunities and long-term career development within a nationally recognized white collar practice.