Litigation Associate

Virginia Family Law Center, P.C. is a boutique family law firm serving clients across Virginia. They are seeking a self-motivated Litigation Associate who will handle various family law cases and manage a caseload while collaborating with attorneys to achieve client goals.

Responsibilities

• Handle divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, and related family law cases
• Manage a caseload of approximately 30–50 cases, from inception through resolution
• Conduct initial consultations with potential clients and evaluate case fit
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediation, and negotiations
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop creative legal solutions to achieve client goals
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all case activity in firm systems
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1440 hours, annually
• Proactive in managing workload and seeking additional work when available

Skills

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and an active Virginia Bar License
• 1+ year of litigation experience, with comfort in the courtroom
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines while maintaining both professionalism and empathy
• A confident advocate with excellent client service skills and a patient demeanor
• Additional bar licenses in surrounding states (MD, DC, etc.)
• Experience using Clio case management software
• Active involvement in the local legal community

Benefits

• A hybrid schedule following the initial training period if billable hours are being met
• Unlimited PTO when billable hour requirements are met + firm-observed holidays
• Health insurance - 100% of the employee premium is covered + life insurance
• A 401(k) with a 3% employer match, once eligible
• An annual performance-based bonus
• An origination bonus for exceeding billable hours
• Professional development : The firm pays 100% of up to 2 bar memberships + CLEs

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