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.
Workers' Compensation Paralegal (Richmond, VA) - Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Richmond, VA / In-Person
Description: The Workers’ Compensation Practice Group is hiring an experienced paralegal to join our downtown Richmond office. Our mid-size law firm offers the collegial environment of a small business with the supportive resources of a larger one. We offer a collaborative environment where attorneys and paralegals work together in the defense of claims throughout Virginia. We are seeking an experienced paralegal who craves autonomy, stability, and a leadership role. Come work at a place where your experience is recognized and valued. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
We are an in-person work environment that offers your own office (no cubes or office shares), as well as, the support services of Administrative Assistants, Administrative File Coordinators, and a full-service, staffed mailroom to allow you to focus on your work. We seek talented team members who are organized, detail-oriented, passionate, good at multi-tasking and who show promise for being fast-learners. A college degree or relevant, related experience preferred. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are a must.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Requesting, organizing, and analyzing medical records
- Preparing legal documents, including subpoenas and deposition notices
- Implementing case strategy
- Managing and prioritizing action items and tasks
- Providing superior service to our clients
Civil Litigation Paralegal (Richmond, VA) - Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Richmond, VA / In-Person
Description: The Civil Litigation Practice Group at McCandlish Holton aggressively defends a wide variety of clients and cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and D.C. in all state and federal courts.
Our Paralegals and Attorneys work in a team environment that is fast-paced, high-pressured and deadline intensive. We seek talented team members who are well organized, detail oriented and adaptable with the willingness and ability to learn and implement a defined prioritization system.
Successful candidates will have demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills and be able to read and understand what they are reading at an advanced level.
A college degree or relevant, related experience is required. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are a must.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Managing multiple cases from file opening to hearing
- Drafting discovery responses and complaints
- Create reports for attorneys based on case specifications and attorney requests.
- Draft various legal documents; subpoenas, interrogatories, mediation summaries
- Work with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
- Maintain case file indexing system that can be used as an active archive 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, walking and reaching
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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.
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.
