Associate Attorney

Overview

Associate Attorney – Domestic/Civil Litigation – Fairfax and Richmond, VA offices

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

JC Law is the largest family law practice in Maryland with additional offices in the mid-Atlantic. Established in 1992, the firm focuses on family, civil, and criminal litigation and growth across the region.

We are entrepreneurial litigators with a client-focused approach and an emphasis on developing talent, offering competitive compensation, benefits, and advancement opportunities.

We are seeking to add an Associate Attorney to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in all aspects of the practice of family law, supporting clients in areas including, but not limited to, divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, visitation rights, protective orders, and custody filings.

• Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings
• Providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings
• Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances
• Advising staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes

We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise.

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia (a plus if barred in other states we have offices)
• Experience litigating domestic and civil cases preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade
• Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal profession
• Organized - able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities
• Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, financial settlements, and willing to continue growing your knowledge base
• Adept at drafting custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, prenuptial agreements, child custody/support, visitation rights, and willing to expand competence in the same

We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensation
, resources
, and benefits
.

• The base salary range for this role is $100,000-$150,000 annually (commensurate with ability)
• Potential to earn annual bonus and weekly commissions in addition to base salary
• Opportunity to achieve Partnership in as little as 5 years depending on value creation
• Periodic compensation reviews and subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met
• Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility

• Each attorney has a dedicated support team of paralegals, clerks, and discovery specialists
• An education & training curriculum that enables continuous growth
• In-house sales and marketing team supporting consistent clients & billable hours
• In-office Moot Courtroom to enhance advocacy & litigation skills
• Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees
• 401K retirement plan and Profit Sharing plan
• Flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week after 90 days

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required in this position.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice