Family Law Associate

About the role

Chowdhury Divorce Law Group is a boutique family law firm based in Fairfax, VA, serving clients across Northern Virginia. We handle divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, and related matters for families, including those with unique considerations involving military service and federal employment. We believe the best outcomes for families are built through negotiation, not won through conflict. Our approach is deliberate: lead with collaboration, exhaust every path to resolution, and reserve court as a tool of last resort.

Responsibilities

• Lead client consultations with empathy and clarity, ensuring their needs and goals are understood and prioritized.
• Develop and execute strategic case plans that focus on negotiation and resolution, minimizing conflict and maximizing client satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with paralegals and administrative staff to ensure seamless case management and client communication.
• Maintain open and proactive communication with opposing counsel to foster a cooperative and solution-oriented environment.
• Prepare and review legal documents with precision, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client objectives.
• Represent clients in court proceedings when necessary, advocating effectively while maintaining professionalism and composure.
• Stay informed on the latest family law developments and integrate this knowledge into your practice to provide clients with informed advice and options.

Qualifications

• MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA STATE BAR IN GOOD STANDING TO BE CONSIDERED.
• Minimum 3 years of Virginia family law experience.
• Experience handling a range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, visitation, support, enforcement, and modifications to existing orders.
• Demonstrated strength in negotiation and settlement strategy, with a practice philosophy that treats court as a last resort, not a first response.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and written communication skills.
• Clear, confident verbal communication with clients and opposing counsel.
• A genuinely client-centered approach, with the ability to guide clients toward decisions that serve their long-term interests, not just their immediate impulses.
• Thrive in a remote environment, with strong self-organization and the discipline to work independently.
• Mediation training or collaborative law certification is a plus.

Pay

$140,000 - $205,000 annually

Schedule

We work remotely, not as a perk, but as a deliberate practice. If you do your best thinking outside a traditional office, stay organized without being micromanaged, and find that you're sharper and more focused when you control your environment, you'll fit right in.