Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Hancock Daniel • Glen Allen, VA

2d • $106,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, a nationally recognized healthcare law firm with more than 50 attorneys, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Corporate Team in Richmond, Virginia. This is an opportunity to build on your existing experience while working with sophisticated clients, taking on meaningful legal work, and developing your practice alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia, or eligible to waive into Virginia
• 1-4 years of labor and employment law experience
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities
• Strong commitment to exceptional client service
• Collaborative, proactive, and team-oriented approach
• Demonstrated interest in continuous professional development

Nice To Haves

• Law firm experience strongly preferred
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Experience with employment counseling, compliance, litigation, or administrative agency matters preferred

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Counseling employers on employment compliance, workplace policies, and employee relations matters
• Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, contracts, policies, handbooks, and separation agreements
• Conducting legal research and analysis on complex labor and employment issues
• Representing clients in employment litigation, administrative proceedings, and agency matters
• Assisting with matters involving wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, leave, and workplace compliance
• Conducting and advising clients regarding workplace investigations
• Preparing legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents
• Working directly with clients and collaborating with attorneys across the firm

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Top-tier bonus program tied to performance and productivity
• Meaningful client interaction and substantive responsibility
• Personalized mentorship and professional development
• A supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture
• Opportunities to work on a broad range of labor and employment matters
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your legal practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level