Virginia Family Law Center, P.C. · 1 month ago
Litigation Associate
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
1+ years expVirginia 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.
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Hiring Manager
Erin Andersen, MSM
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Virginia Family Law Center, P.C.
Virginia Family Law Center provides comprehensive legal representation to individuals and families navigating divorce and other family law matters throughout Northern Virginia.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase