McCandlish Holton prides itself on the diversity and strength of its employees. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. McCandlish Holton is conveniently located in Richmond’s downtown Financial District.
Staff Careers
McCandlish Holton seeks the best in professional talent, including legal assistants, paralegals, technicians, and administrative staff, to work with our attorneys to provide outstanding legal services for our clients. Our professional staff accounts for over half of McCandlish Holton’s total workforce. Each staff member is a highly valued employee of our firm and is given the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects.
Litigation Paralegal (Richmond, VA) Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Richmond, VA/In-Person
Job Description: McCandlish Holton aggressively defends a wide variety of clients and cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in all state and federal courts through our Civil Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation practice groups.
Our paralegals and attorneys work closely together in a team environment that is positive, fast paced, and deadline focused. We seek talented team members who are well organized, have good independent time management skills, are detail oriented, and adaptable with the willingness and ability to both learn and implement a defined prioritization system.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to read and understand legal documents at an advanced level.
A college degree or relevant, related experience is required. New and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are a must.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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Managing multiple cases from file opening to trial or settlement
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Assisting with drafting discovery objections, Answers/Responses, and obtaining information from clients for same
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Obtaining and reviewing medical records to create detailed chronological summaries for attorney review
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Drafting various legal documents such as subpoenas duces tecum, witness subpoenas, notices of hearing or deposition, and FOIA requests
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Work to support attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, trial, and other case events
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Assisting with maintenance of case filing system as well as team case list to ensure deadlines are accurate and case status are up to date
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Track and notate all tasks completed using billing software
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Check/monitor dockets for relevant case information
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Prolonged sitting and typing
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package including 401k employer match, paid holidays and vacation.
Direct applicants only. Please, no agencies, recruiters, or staffing firms.
Attorney Careers
Litigation Attorney (Richmond, VA) - Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Richmond, VA / In-Person
Job Description: McCandlish Holton is seeking attorneys with varying levels of experience to join our Civil Litigation and Worker’s Compensation practice groups. New hires should expect to appear regularly in state and federal courts and frequent client contact.
McCandlish Holton aggressively defends a wide variety of clients and cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in all state and federal courts through our Civil Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation practice groups.
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 result-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:
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Managing multiple cases from file opening to hearing.
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Consult with clients and represent clients in trial.
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Drafting briefs and other legal documents.
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Drafting discovery responses and complaints.
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Interviewing key witnesses.
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Conducting depositions.
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Marshal evidence to be used at hearing.
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Develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
License/Certification:· VA Bar License (Required and In Good Standing)
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package including 401k employer match, paid holidays and vacation.
Direct applicants only. Please, no agencies, recruiters, or staffing firms.
Diversity
McCandlish Holton recognizes the business benefits derived from having a diverse team involved in the delivery of legal services. More importantly, however, we recognize the personal benefits derived by each member of the firm by working in an atmosphere that brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds. We believe that all individuals should have an opportunity to achieve their career objectives in accordance with their qualifications and interests. We are dedicated to workplace diversity and welcome talented people from all backgrounds.
McCandlish Holton is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all people regardless of race, sex, color, religion, diversity, veteran status, national origin, age, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
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, LGBTQIA+, and members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
