Richmond – Experienced Issues & Appeals Attorney

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 261,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Issues and Appeals practice in Richmond as a full-time, partnership-track associate. The role can sit in Washington DC, Richmond, Austin, or Boston.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of appellate experience, a strong academic record, and excellent research, writing and analytical skills. A federal appellate clerkship is strongly preferred and licensure within one year of joining is required.

Qualifications

• Appellate experience and strong academic record.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
• Appellate clerkship preferred and licensure within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Issues and Appeals practice group.
• Work across offices (Richmond/DC/Austin/Boston) as needed.
• Contribute to case strategy, drafting, and appellate briefs.

Skills

Appellate experience

Research & writing

Analytical skills

Education

Five years of appellate practice experience

Job description

Richmond – Experienced Issues & Appeals Attorney

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September 23, 2026

Hunton’s Litigation team seeks an attorney with at least five years (class of 2021) of experience to join their Issues and Appeals practice group. This full-time, partnership-track associate position will provide overall support to this growing practice. The ideal candidate will have appellate experience, a strong academic record, as well as excellent research, writing and analytical skills. An appellate judicial clerkship is strongly preferred. This position can sit in either the Washington, DC, Richmond, Austin, or Boston office. Licensure in the jurisdiction to which a candidate is applying is preferred, and in any event required within one year of joining the firm. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position is $365,000 - $435,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

Job #004064

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Contact Information
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Riverfront Plaza, East Tower
951 East Byrd Street
Richmond, VA 23219