Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Associate Attorney works onsite in Richmond, VA; salary is $235,000–$365,000 per year. The role joins a national practice representing individual and corporate clients in sensitive civil, criminal, and congressional investigations and enforcement matters. The associate supports complex investigations and white-collar matters at federal and state levels, working with experienced litigators and clients. The position contributes legal research, analysis, client interaction, and case work across matters involving business, politics, and law.

What you'll do

• Work on government investigations and white-collar litigation matters
• interact with clients, business teams, and legal teams
• conduct legal research and analysis
• contribute strong legal writing
• use technology platforms, including AI tools, to support research, drafting, and analytical work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

richmond va

direct counsel

government investigations

white collar litigation

$235k–$365k/year

virginia bar

legal research

legal writing

federal investigations

state investigations

client interaction

ai tools

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, billable-hour credit for pro bono work, professional development, mentorship, and client interaction.

Why this role

Seeks 2–5 years of government investigations experience at a top-tier law firm; Virginia Bar admission is required. Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued; experience at an Am Law 20 firm in Washington, D.C. or New York is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.