Richmond – Issues & Appeals Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Richmond, VA, seeks an attorney with two to four years of experience to join the Issues and Appeals practice as a full-time, partnership-track associate. The role emphasizes appellate work, strong writing, and analytical skills; appellate clerkship is strongly preferred.

The position can sit in Washington, DC, Richmond, Austin, or Boston, with Virginia licensure expected within one year.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of attorney experience (class of 2024–2022) in litigation, with focus on appellate work.
• Appellate experience and a strong academic record are required; appellate clerkship strongly preferred.
• Licensed to practice in the jurisdiction within one year of joining.

Skills

Appellate experience

Research and writing

Strong academic record

Judicial clerkship preferred

Job description

Hunton’s Litigation team seeks an attorney with two to four years (class of 2024 – class of 2022) 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 $235,000 - $310,000. 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 favourably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

If you have questions about this position or the application process, please contact Elizabeth Bearden , Lawyer Recruiting Manager.

If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact Jocelyn Sommers , Senior Lawyer Recruiting Administrator, [phone], and 951 East Byrd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. When you contact Jocelyn Sommers, please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.

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