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.
Attorney Careers
Civil Litigation Attorney (Richmond, VA) - Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Richmond, VA / In-Person
License/Certification: VA bar License (required)
Description: McCandlish Holton seeks a Civil Litigation Associate to defend 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 demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills, superior research and writing skills and reading comprehension at an advanced level. 1-3 years of litigation and/or clerkship experience is preferred.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are 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.
- Gathering evidence to be used at trial.
- Develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
- Manage/access case file indexing system 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, reading, typing, writing and talking
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Civil Litigation Attorney (Fairfax, VA) - Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Fairfax, VA / In-Person
License/Certification: VA bar License (required)
Experience: Insurance Defense: 1 year (required)
Description: McCandlish Holton is seeking an Attorney to join our Civil Litigation practice in the Fairfax, VA area. We are considering candidates with all levels of experience, including laterals with portable business.
We aggressively defend a wide variety of clients and cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in all state and federal courts. New hires will receive early courtroom experience and significant client contact.
Our Attorneys work in a team environment that is fast-paced, high-pressured and deadline intensive. The candidate 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 demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills and be able to read and understand what they are reading at an advanced level.
Admission to Virginia state bar is required.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are 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.
- Gathering evidence to be used at trial.
- Develop legal arguments, motions, and other case filings.
- 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, reading, typing, writing, and talking.
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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.
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.
Immigration Paralegal (Richmond, VA) - Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Richmond, VA / In-Person
Description: The Immigration Practice Group at the law firm of McCandlish Holton is seeking to hire an immigration paralegal. Our Immigration Practice Group provides visa services and immigration advice to businesses, colleges and universities, school systems, researchers, professional athletes, entertainers and individuals across the country and around the world. We advise U.S. and foreign clients on all aspects of obtaining U.S. work visas as well as the hiring and transfer of international personnel.
Our Paralegals and Attorneys work in a fast-paced team environment. The successful candidate should be detail oriented, energetic, accurate and able to handle a high volume of work.
College degree is preferred with at least one year of work experience.
This position is not remote and is located at our Richmond, VA office.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
- Manage multiple cases from file opening to approval of the application or petition.
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (Required)
- Business Immigration: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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 a paralegal to join our downtown Richmond office. Our mid-size 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 as a team. We are a supportive group that values your ideas and suggestions. The Attorneys in our workers’ compensation practice group are recognized leaders in the defense of claims throughout Virginia. We enjoy long-term client relationships and offer our clients a customized legal service experience.
Looking for work/life balance? Your workday is kept to a predictable schedule. Get off to a great start with an official onboarding and training process.
We are an in-person work environment that offers your own dedicated, attractive office (no cubes!), as well as, the support services of Administrative Assistants, Administrative File Coordinators, and a full-service, staffed mailroom to allow you to focus on billable work. Enjoy access to a full-service kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages.
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 is 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
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
File Administrator (Richmond, VA) - Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Richmond, VA / In-Person
Description: McCandlish Holton, one of Virginia’s largest law firms located in downtown Richmond, has a full-time entry-level opening for an Administrative File Clerk who is detail-oriented, energetic, and able to handle a high volume of work in a busy office.
This position involves extremely accurate file maintenance, including photocopying, scanning, opening and closing files, and assembling packages for delivery to government agencies. Copying, scanning, and filing into the firm’s document management system are primary duties.
Because of the nature of the work, strong attention to detail in typing and proofreading are required. We seek candidates who are dependable team players with a can-do attitude and the willingness and ability to learn.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Billing Specialist (Richmond, VA) - Apply Here
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Richmond, VA / In-Person
Description: McCandlish Holton has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Billing Specialist.
The successful candidate must work as part of a team and be willing and enthusiastic to expand the billing function. The ideal candidate will give strict attention to detail, possess good verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to multi-task and perform under deadlines and pressure.
Must have at least 2 years of experience as a Legal Billing Specialist in a Law Firm and solid work experience with legal coding and Microsoft Office, including Excel. Knowledge of the Juris billing or similar software and other billing programs is a plus.
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordination of monthly distribution of pre-bills
- Preparation of invoices for attorneys
- Research billing-related issues
- Create and track appeals and budgets
- Knowledge of general accounting principles as they apply to billing and A/R
- Must have experience with medical or firm coding
Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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.
