Litigation Associate Attorney

McCandlish Holton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

McCandlish Holton in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 0–4 years of civil litigation experience to grow with our Civil Litigation Practice Group.

The role involves handling assigned matters, developing case strategies, representing clients in proceedings, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and coordinating with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Written and verbal communication

Case management

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school

Active Virginia State Bar membership or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic filing systems

Legal research tools

Job description

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

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 (0) 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 $90,000 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.