Litigation Attorney – Civil and Family Law

About the Role

Our client is a small civil litigation law firm of approximately 10 people seeking an Associate Attorney to assist with its family and civil litigation practice. Our client offers a flexible work schedule and values work‑life balance without a client billable‑hour minimum.

Practice Areas

• Family law: Custody, Visitation, Support, Protective orders, Divorce cases in JDR and Circuit Court, as appropriate
• Civil litigation: Business litigation, Consumer protection, Defamation, Landlord/tenant matters, Estate planning, General contract and civil litigation disputes

Qualifications

• Ability to litigate basic family and/or civil law matters from start to finish, with actual courtroom experience in Virginia state courts.
• Ability to draft necessary court documents related to family and/or civil matters, conduct appropriate discovery, assist clients in weighing settlement options, and litigate trials.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• A commitment to providing high‑quality legal assistance regardless of client income.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also being self‑disciplined, self‑motivated, and experienced enough to work independently without significant oversight.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical matters to clients with varying levels of sophistication.
• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience in Virginia state courts (less experience may be sufficient depending on quality; the position may be scaled up for more experienced applicants).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience litigating in D.C.
• Ability to communicate with clients in Spanish.
• Enjoyment of writing on legal subjects outside of litigation documents, such as blog posts.

Application

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their relevant experience and why they are interested in the position. Applications will be kept confidential.