Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney role is onsite in Richmond, VA. The stated hiring range is $115,000–$175,000 per year. The attorney joins Hancock Daniel’s Medical Malpractice Defense Team, part of a health law firm. The associate handles hands-on civil defense litigation, contributing to case strategy and client service while developing courtroom and trial skills. The role supports the team through case work, collaboration with partners and medical experts, and preparation for litigation proceedings.

What you'll do

• Evaluate cases and develop strategy
• interact with clients and collaborate with partners
• engage medical experts
• prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and trial materials
• participate in courtroom work and trial preparation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical malpractice litigation

associate attorney

civil defense

litigation

medical experts

trial preparation

richmond va

hancock daniel

$115k–$175k

full-time

virginia bar

mentorship

bonus program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance- and productivity-based bonus program, personalized mentorship, substantive experience, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes personalized mentorship, substantive experience, advancement opportunities, a performance- and productivity-based bonus program, and an 1,850-hour billing target.

About the employer

Hancock Daniel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.