Family Law Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Family Law Litigation Associate

Company: Divorce and Family Law Firm


Description: Are you a seasoned family law attorney with a passion for litigation? Do you enjoy working with clients going through difficult transitions and helping them build better lives? Then this may be a perfect opportunity for you. Our law firm, exclusively dedicated to divorce and family law practice, has an immediate opening for an experienced full-time family law attorney. We are looking for a client-focused and compassionate individual to join our growing team of professionals. This is a remote position, which means you will enjoy a great deal of freedom and autonomy but must be highly disciplined and reliable. Other than court appearances, this job will be performed 100% remotely. You must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision in a remote office/work-from-home setup. Virginia Family Law experience (5 years minimum) and particularly litigation experience is absolutely required as you will be advocating for clients in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William County Courts (and less frequently Arlington and Alexandria). The family law litigation attorney will be responsible for managing cases from their inception to final resolution with the help of support staff. Successful candidates will have excellent research, drafting, negotiation, and trial advocacy skills. While handling cases is the primary responsibility, the ideal candidate has more than just lawyering skills. Our clients and prospects are dealing with an emotionally difficult time in their lives so you must be able to empathize, show compassion, genuinely connect with various types of people, and always ensure a great client experience. Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Origination bonuses are paid for matters originated by the associate. Additional quarterly bonuses are available based on performance. In addition to a competitive salary and bonus structure, compensation includes reimbursement for CLEs, bar license fees as well as health care (medical, dental, vision), 401k match, paid time off, and a tech budget to purchase home office equipment. Responsibilities: • Conduct client meetings by phone and video conference • Draft various marital agreements including property settlement agreements, prenups, postnups, co-parenting plans, etc. • Handle a case from its inception to trial/final resolution with the help of support staff • Simultaneously handle cases in multiple Northern Virginia courts (Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William) • Multitask and work with multiple deadlines • Keep track of case progress • Manage electronic client files Qualifications: Qualifications • Experience handling all types of family law matters including contested and uncontested divorces, custody, visitation, child support matters, modifications of prior court orders, contempt proceedings, pendent lite hearings, motions, etc. • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills • Minimum 5 years of family law litigation experience • Exceptional computer skills (more than just computer literate) • Passionate about family law and enjoys working with clients • Excellent trial advocacy as well as negotiation skills Experience Counsel of record for 15+ cases handling property division, AND Counsel of record for 15+ cases handling child custody issues, AND Has handled 15+ contested family law hearings (temporary orders hearings, enforcement hearings, modification hearings, and motions), AND Has handled 3+ final trials in family law cases as the first chair About Company: We are a small, dynamic family law and estate planning firm positioned for aggressive growth. We operate as a team, support each other, and think outside the box. We are committed to building a unique workplace and a culture that’s different from your typical law firm. We value work/life balance and a positive work environment. We believe happy clients are a direct result of happy employees. We are actively recruiting qualified professionals who possess a growth mindset. Join our modern and forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest legal tech to provide efficient and effective legal services to our valued clients.

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Location: Fairfax, VA

Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:41:17 GMT


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