Litigation Associate Attorney

Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, LLC; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Top-tier bonus program

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hancock Daniel, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a civil litigation Associate Attorney in Richmond, Virginia. The role focuses on complex defense work or insurance litigation, offering meaningful hands-on litigation from day one and opportunities to work with experienced partners.

You will handle case evaluation, discovery, pleadings, depositions, and trial preparation while receiving personalized mentorship and growth opportunities within a supportive Litigation Team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Licensed to practice in Virginia, or ability to waive in.
• 0–3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Case evaluation and strategy development.
• Client interaction and collaboration with experienced partners.
• Engagement with experts.
• Pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep.
• Courtroom exposure and growth as a litigator.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client interaction

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Description

Are you a litigation attorney ready for your next challenge—or curious about new possibilities where your skills are truly valued?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Discover the Next Step in Your Litigation Career

Are you a litigation attorney ready for your next challenge—or curious about new possibilities where your skills are truly valued?

Hancock Daniel, a nationally recognized law firm, is hiring a civil litigation Associate Attorney with experience in complex defense work or insurance litigation to join our Litigation Team in Richmond, Virginia.

What You’ll Do

You'll be trusted with meaningful, hands‑on litigation work from the start, including:

• Case evaluation and strategy development
• Client interaction and collaboration with experienced partners
• Engagement with experts
• Pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep
• Courtroom exposure and growth as a litigator

We believe in investing in your development and will provide personalized mentorship, substantive experience, and opportunities to advance.

Who We’re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Virginia, or ability to waive in
• 0-3 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skillsA commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning

At the time of posting, the expected hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000. An individual's placement within the range will be determined based on relevant factors, including but not limited to education, training, skills, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data.

Why Hancock Daniel?

• Competitive compensation
• Top‑tier bonus program tied to performance and productivity
• Supportive, team-oriented culture that encourages professional and personal growth
• Opportunities to make a real impact

Hancock Daniel is an equal-opportunity employer. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Description

$100,000- $150,000 depending on experience