Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) seeks an attorney to join the Litigation Team in Richmond, VA. The role offers hybrid/remote options after training, with 1–5 years of civil litigation experience desirable.

Associates gain hands-on experience from inception to trial, with direct client contact and a competitive compensation package including monthly bonuses. Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia or have pending Virginia bar exam results.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of practice experience in civil litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia or have pending Virginia bar results.
• Hybrid/remote options after training and integration.

Responsibilities

• Assess files to plan actions, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions and hearings; provide thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Fast-paced work

AI for legal work

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Richmond, VA! MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states. We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Richmond. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, as well as direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia or have pending Virginia bar exam results.

What We're Looking For:

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure
• Hybrid work options Additional

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion Essential Functions and

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants The annualized salary range for this position is $90,000-$150,000. Actual pay will be determined based on total and relevant experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.