What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Associate Attorney position at Direct Counsel?
Location: Richmond, VA
Salary: $235,000–$365,000
A leading Am Law firm is seeking an experienced mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Government Investigations and White Collar Litigation practice in Richmond. The team represents individual and corporate clients across a broad range of industries in sensitive civil, criminal, and congressional investigations and enforcement matters at both the federal and state levels.
The practice handles sophisticated matters involving the intersection of business, politics, and law, providing the Associate Attorney with opportunities to work alongside experienced litigators and investigations attorneys on matters for clients across the country and internationally.
Qualifications
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2–5 years of experience in government investigations at a top-tier law firm
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Excellent academic credentials
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Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
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Judicial law clerk experience highly valued
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Experience at an Am Law 20 firm in Washington, D.C. or New York strongly preferred
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Experience at a highly ranked white collar practice preferred
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to effectively interact with clients, business teams, and legal teams
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Virginia Bar admission required
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Willingness to leverage innovative technology platforms, including AI tools, to enhance legal research, drafting, and analytical work
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative national practice focused on complex government investigations and white collar matters, with meaningful opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and client interaction.
The firm offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, billable-hour credit for pro bono work, and meaningful support for attorneys throughout their careers.
Salary : $235,000 - $365,000