Civil Litigation Attorney

* Role:
Civil Litigation Attorney
* Job description

McCandlish Holton is seeking Attorneys with varying levels of experience to join our Civil Litigation Practice Group. New hires should expect to appear regularly in state and federal courts and frequent client contact.

The Civil Litigation Practice Group 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 demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to read and understand what they are reading at an advanced level. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience.

Admission to the Virginia state bar is required.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills is 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.

Marshal evidence to be used at hearing.

Develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.

We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package including 401k employer match, paid holidays and vacation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

License/Certification:

VA Bar License (Required and In Good Standing)

McCandlish Holton, PC is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+, and members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Direct applicants only. Please, no agencies, recruiters, or staffing firms.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Professional development assistance

* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

* Do you have experience with insurance defense litigation?

Experience:

* Civil Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

* VA Bar License (Required)

Work Location:

In person