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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