Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

The Civil Litigation Practice Group at McCandlish Holton aggressively defends a wide variety of clients and cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in all state and federal courts.
Our Attorneys work in a team environment that is fast-paced, high-pressured and deadline intensive. Our Attorneys must possess strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational and analytical skills. They should be detail-oriented and results-driven team players.
Successful candidates will have demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills, superior research and writing skills and reading comprehension at an advanced level.
The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience.
Admission to Virginia state bar is required.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are a must.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
• Managing multiple cases from file opening to hearing.
• Consult with clients and represent clients in trial.
• Drafting briefs and other legal documents.
• Drafting discovery responses and complaints.
• Interviewing key witnesses.
• Conducting depositions.
• Gathering evidence to be used at trial.
• Develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
• Manage/access case file indexing system for all ongoing and completed cases.
• Monitor changes to government guidelines or regulations and submit reports on pertinent changes.
• Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
• Prolonged sitting, reading, typing, writing and talking
We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package including 401k employer match and paid holidays and vacation.
For consideration, please provide your resume, transcript and cover letter by email to recruitingmanager@lawmh.com.

EOE/M/F/V/D

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