Attorney Jobs in Richmond, VA

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Corporate Governance Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

POSITION TITLE Corporate Governance Attorney POSITION LOCATION Richmond, VA YOUR ROLE As a Corporate Governance Attorney, youll work alongside our Deputy Corporate Secretary to ensure compliance with...

Associate Attorneys WANTED

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

Currently Hiring in the Following Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation Civil Litigation Commercial Real Estate Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Civil Litigation in Fairfax (Virginia & Maryland...

Assistant Attorney General, Health Services

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Health Services State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law Location...

Environmental Senior Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

Environmental Senior Attorney Location: Richmond, VA Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an experienced attorney to join its highly ranked nationally recognized Environmental Law practice group as a non-partnership...

Corporate Securities Contract Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a global law firm, is seeking a securities lawyer with 6+ years of experience managing structured securities offerings for their client's Investment Funds Group. Interested...

Family Law Attorney - Richmond, Virginia

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

: mid level job title: Family Law Attorney SMITH | STRONG, PLC, family law (divorce/custody/adoptions), estate/fiduciary litigation, and estate planning, in the West End of Richmond, seeks attorney...

Customer Advocate, Specialist Team Lead

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

The Customer Advocate Team Lead Specialist will be responsible for providing general office administrative and support tasks to the legal department to ensure proper tracking and organization of...

Mortgage Advocate/Office of the President

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

Mortgage Advocate/Office of the President will be responsible for resolving and responding to escalated or complex customer complaints from various channels, including internal departments or executives, attorneys...

eDiscovery Staff Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

eDiscovery Staff Attorney Location: Richmond, VA Hunton seeks an experienced attorney for a staff attorney position to join its Litigation Team as an eDiscovery specialist....

Real Estate Attorney - Remote (WA-Based)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a top Am Law 50 firm seeking a real estate attorney to assist with ongoing development-related matters....

Real Estate Finance Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a top Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a real estate finance attorney to work on a team that represents servicers in a broad range of commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions...

Insurance Defense Attorney - Bodily Injury

  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 days ago

As an insurance defense attorney within our bodily injury (BI) unit, you'll be a part of our motor vehicle insurance defense litigation team, providing legal representation to Progressive insureds and...

Family Law Associate Attorney

  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Description: Our client seeks a full time Family Law Associate Attorney with a minimum of 1+ years experience....

Insurance Defense Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 10 days ago

Strong trial preparation and courtroom experience. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple cases. Why Join Us?...

Workers Comp Defense Associate Attorney

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 days ago

Our dynamic and fast-growing defense firm specializes in insurance defense, liability defense, civil litigation, commercial litigation, and workers' compensation....

Demographic Data for Richmond, VA

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Richmond, VA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Richmond, VA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Richmond, VA
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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