Associate Attorney- Workers' Compensation and Labor & Employment

Hancock Daniel • Abingdon, VA

33d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hancock Daniel & Johnson, a nationally recognized healthcare law firm with more than 50 attorneys, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation and Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our team in Abingdon, Virginia. This is an opportunity to build your practice in a supportive, collaborative environment while working on meaningful matters for employers, insurers, and healthcare clients. In this role, you will advise and represent clients in both workers’ compensation and labor & employment matters from initial assessment through resolution. You will be supported by experienced attorneys across both practices who are invested in your growth, with opportunities to take on substantive workers’ compensation and labor & employment work, strengthen client relationships, and advance your career.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Virginia bar license or eligibility to waive in
• 0-3 years of legal experience or demonstrated interest in workers’ compensation and labor & employment
• Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and communication skills
• Ability to learn claim and case management
• Ability to evaluate records and workplace issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and other stakeholders
• Ability to develop practical legal strategies
• Knowledge of or interest in Virginia workers’ compensation law, claims handling, litigation procedure, medical-record analysis, and employer/insurer representation
• Knowledge of or interest in labor & employment law, including workplace policies, compliance, employee relations, investigations, administrative proceedings, and employment-related disputes
• Strong verbal communication, legal research, and writing skills, with the ability to analyze records and workplace issues and communicate effectively with clients, employers, claims professionals, and other stakeholders
• A client-centered approach, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

• Related law firm experience or a clerkship is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in workers’ compensation matters, including evaluating claims and compensability, reviewing medical records and expert opinions, developing case strategy, preparing pleadings, participating in hearings and mediations, and advising on exposure and return-to-work considerations.
• Advise and represent clients in labor & employment matters, including researching workplace-law questions, drafting position statements and other submissions, assisting with employment-related disputes and investigations, and counseling employers on policies, compliance, employee relations, and practical risk mitigation.
• Take on substantive workers’ compensation and labor & employment work.
• Strengthen client relationships.
• Advance your career.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Top-tier bonus program tied to performance and productivity
• A supportive, team-oriented culture that encourages professional development, mentorship, and long-term success
• Meaningful opportunities to grow your practice and make a direct impact for clients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree