Associate Attorney - Labor Law

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Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment Full Time Richmond, Glen Allen, VA, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1322
Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment Law
Location: Richmond, VA (On-site)
Firm: Hancock Daniel
Job Type: Full-time | Lateral Opportunity | 1-4 Years of Experience
Discover the Next Step in Your Career
Are you a labor and employment attorney ready for your next challenge—or simply curious about what your next opportunity could look like?
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.
What You’ll Do
As a Labor & Employment Associate, you will work on a broad range of employment law matters and have the opportunity to develop both your employment counseling and employment litigation skills.
Your responsibilities may include:
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
We believe in investing in our attorneys. You will receive personalized mentorship, substantive hands‑on experience, meaningful client exposure, and opportunities for professional advancement.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an attorney who is intellectually curious, client-focused, and eager to grow within a sophisticated labor and employment law practice.
Qualifications:
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
Law firm experience strongly preferred; judicial clerkship experience is a plus
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
Experience with employment counseling, compliance, litigation, or administrative agency matters preferred
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
At our firm, you won't just be another associate. We are committed to creating an environment where attorneys can develop their skills, take meaningful ownership of their work, and build a rewarding long-term career.
Why Hancock Daniel?
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
At the time of posting, the expected hiring range for this position is $106,000 to $150,000. An individual’s placement within the range will be determined based on relevant factors, including but not limited to education, training, skills, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data.
Let’s Talk
Whether you are actively considering a move or simply exploring what may be next in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Join a team where your voice matters, your legal skills are valued, and your work makes a difference.
Hancock Daniel is an equal-opportunity employer. We participate in E-Verify.

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