Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney
About the Role
Hancock Daniel, a nationally recognized health law firm, is hiring a civil litigation Associate Attorney with experience in complex defense work or medical malpractice to join our Medical Malpractice Defense Team in Richmond, Virginia. This is a full-time, lateral opportunity for attorneys with 3–10 years of experience.
What You'll Do
You'll be trusted with meaningful, hands-on litigation work from the start, including:
- Case evaluation and strategy development
- Client interaction and collaboration with experienced partners
- Engagement with medical experts
- Pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep
- Courtroom exposure and growth as a litigator
We believe in investing in your development and will provide personalized mentorship, substantive experience, and opportunities to advance.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in Virginia, or ability to waive in
- 3–10 years of litigation experience (preferably in medical malpractice or civil defense)
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Familiarity with medical terminology—or willingness to learn
- A commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Top-tier bonus program tied to performance and productivity
- 1850-hour billing target—reasonable and sustainable
- Supportive, team-oriented culture that encourages professional and personal growth
- Opportunities to make a real impact in health care litigation
Pay
At the time of posting, the expected hiring range for this position is $115,000 to $175,000. An individual's placement within the range will be determined based on relevant factors, including but not limited to education, training, skills, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data.