Careers at McCandlish Holton

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.

Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.

 

 

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.

Benefits: We offer bonus opportunities and a very generous benefits package, including 401k employer match, paid holidays, and vacation.

 

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

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.