Medical Malpractice Litigator — Growth & Mentorship

Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, LLC; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus

Billing target 1850 hours

Growth culture

Job summary

Hancock Daniel in Richmond, VA is seeking a litigation attorney for an on-site role. You’ll handle meaningful, hands-on litigation from the start, including case evaluation, client interaction, and collaboration with experienced partners.

You’ll engage with medical experts, draft pleadings and motions, manage discovery and trial prep, and gain courtroom exposure for growth as a litigator. Mentorship and substantive experience are provided.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Virginia license (or waivable).
• 3–10 years of litigation experience, preferably medical malpractice or civil defense.
• Strong research and writing skills; ability to learn medical terminology.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Pleadings & motions

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Hancock Daniel in Richmond, VA is seeking a litigation attorney for an on-site role. You’ll handle meaningful, hands-on litigation from the start, including case evaluation, client interaction, and collaboration with experienced partners.

You’ll engage with medical experts, draft pleadings and motions, manage discovery and trial prep, and gain courtroom exposure for growth as a litigator. Mentorship and substantive experience are provided.