What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney- Litigation position at Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C.?
Associate Attorney – Litigation
Location: Fairfax, VA (On-site)
Firm: Hancock Daniel
Job Type: Full-time | Lateral Opportunity | 1-4 Years of Experience
Discover the Next Step in Your Litigation Career
Are you a litigation attorney ready for your next challenge—or curious about new possibilities where your skills are truly valued?
Hancock Daniel, a nationally recognized health law firm, is hiring a civil litigation Associate Attorney with experience as a clerk and/or complex defense work or medical malpractice to join our Medical Malpractice Defense Team in Fairfax, Virginia.
What You’ll Do
You'll be trusted with meaningful, hands-on litigation work from the start, including:
- Case evaluation and strategy development
- Client interaction and collaboration with experienced partners
- Engagement with medical experts
- Pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep
- Courtroom exposure and growth as a litigator
We believe in investing in your development and will provide personalized mentorship, substantive experience, and opportunities to advance.
Who We’re Looking For
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in Virginia, or ability to waive in
- 1-4 years of litigation experience (preferably in medical malpractice or civil defense)
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Familiarity with medical terminology—or willingness to learn
- A commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning
Why Hancock Daniel?
- Competitive compensation
- Top-tier bonus program tied to performance and productivity
- 1850-hour billing target—reasonable and sustainable
- Supportive, team-oriented culture that encourages professional and personal growth
- Opportunities to make a real impact in health care litigation
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re actively seeking a new role or just exploring what’s next, we’d love to connect. Join a team where your voice matters and your work makes a difference.
Hancock Daniel is an equal-opportunity employer. We participate in E-Verify.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000
