Family Law Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience handling complex divorce and family law cases, including those that have been litigated through trial. This role provides a unique opportunity to work on challenging cases in a collaborative and supportive environment while benefiting from professional development and growth.

Location:

• Fairfax, VA

Duties:

• Represent clients in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and spousal support.
• Handle complex cases, including litigation through trial, and manage client interactions throughout the process.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, petitions, and other legal documents.
• Provide clear and concise legal advice to clients, ensuring they are informed and supported throughout their case.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain client-focused approach and ensure professional and courteous interactions with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar with no disciplinary history.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in divorce and family law.
• Strong litigation skills, with experience handling trial cases.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proactive and client-focused approach to legal representation.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with clients and opposing counsel.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Virginia State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in family law, including divorce, child custody, and support issues.
• Strong litigation and trial experience.
• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to manage complex family law cases independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client-focused and proactive approach to legal practice.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on achieving excellence.
• Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Subsidized health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus structure for ambitious attorneys.

This firm has offices located in McLean, Viriginia; Baltimore, Maryland; Rockville, Maryland; and Washington, D.C. This firm is dedicated to divorce and family law, and strives to preserve relationships in the family for each client. This firm is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been rated by Super Lawyers, as well as a receiving a superb rating from Avvo for having a top attorney in family law. This firm offers a wide range of practice areas within family law, and strives to communicate with each client to fully understand his or her goals.