Litigation Associate

Title: Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Salary: $85,000 - 110,000 Annually, based on experience

Location: Fairfax, VA

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About Virginia Family Law Center, PC

We are a boutique family law firm serving clients across Virginia with compassion, skill, and a deep commitment to helping families navigate challenging transitions. Our team is known for being supportive, collaborative, and client-centered, ensuring each client receives the attention, advocacy, and resources they deserve.

We pride ourselves on maintaining an open-door, close-knit environment where collaboration and mentorship are key. Every team member has a voice, and we lean on one another to generate innovative strategies, deliver strong results, and ensure our clients feel supported. We are seeking a self-motivated Litigation Associate who is interested in pursuing family law, thrives in a team-oriented setting, and is eager to grow within a flexible and high-performing environment. This new hire must be able to communicate clearly, empathetically, and consistently with clients regarding case updates and strategy. To learn more, please visit our website: www.virginiafamilylawcenter.com.

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

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

Requirements

• 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

Bonus Experience

• Additional bar licenses in surrounding states (MD, DC, etc.)
• Experience using Clio case management software
• Active involvement in the local legal community

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Virginia Family Law is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Fairfax, VA office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.