Senior Family Law Attorney

Overview

The Geller Law Group is an award-winning, mid-sized law firm in Northern Virginia seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney for a hybrid, full-time role. Virginia law license is required; DC and/or Maryland license is a bonus.

Our mission is to provide clients with an exemplary level of legal services and expertise at an affordable rate. Our firm’s mission and size support personal and prompt service from legal counsel.

Must be a self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills. Book of business preferred. Ability to manage an independent caseload, handle litigation matters from inception to completion, conduct initial consultations with prospective clients, supervise junior associates and paralegals, be detail- and deadline-oriented, and work well with others.

• Engage in family law litigation, including divorce, custody, and child support matters.
• Prepare clear pleadings, motions, depositions, and briefs with proper grammar, formatting, and professionalism.
• Manage litigation from inception to completion and supervise work performed by junior associates and paralegals.
• Conduct initial consultations with prospective clients.
• Coordinate with others to meet deadlines and ensure timely task completion.

• 6+ years of family law experience.
• Virginia law license is required. DC and/or Maryland license is a bonus.
• Proven first-chair trial expertise.
• Experience in family law litigation (divorce, custody, and child support).
• Ability to supervise work performed by junior associates and paralegals.
• Knowledge of the courts of Northern Virginia and their policies.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively, and think strategically.
• Prepare clear pleadings, motions, depositions, and briefs with proper grammar and professionalism.
• Effective time management, planning, and organizational skills to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

• Comfortable working remotely and familiar with technologies involved in a hybrid environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy and discreet.
• Common sense and good judgment.

Salary range: $150,000 – $175,000 per year. Compensation commensurate with experience.

This role is eligible for five different types of bonus opportunities in addition to the base salary.

• Teleworking & flexible hybrid schedule
• Paid time off
• Medical, vision & dental insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401k match
• Matching Charitable Donations
• Paid community service days
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Telecommunications Reimbursement

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience:
  
  Family law: 6 years (Preferred)
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Virginia Law License (Required);
  Maryland Law License (Preferred);
  District of Columbia Law License (Preferred)
• Location/Commute:
  Hybrid remote in Fairfax, VA 22033 (Required)
• Work Location:
  
  Fairfax, VA 22033 (Hybrid)