Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney

Hancock Daniel

$115K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate cases and develop litigation strategies
  • Interact with clients and collaborate with experienced partners
  • Engage with medical experts for case support
  • Draft pleadings, written discovery, and motions
  • Prepare for depositions and trial
  • Expose yourself to courtroom experiences
  • Grow your skills as a litigator through meaningful work

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Top-tier bonus program tied to performance
  • Reasonable 1850-hour billing target
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture
  • Opportunities to impact health care litigation
Full Job Description
Location: Richmond, VA (On-site)
Firm: Hancock Daniel
Job Type: Full-time | Lateral Opportunity | 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.

Who We're Looking For
  • 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

Why Hancock Daniel?
  • 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

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.

Let's Talk

Whether you're actively seeking a new role or just exploring what's next, we'd love to connect. Join a team where your voice matters and your work makes a difference.

Apply today by submitting a letter of interest and resume to www.hancockdaniel.com/careers.

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