Family Law Attorney

Family Law Attorney (Relocation Required, Assistance Provided)

We are seeking a Family Law Attorney to join our Panama City Beach office. This role offers meaningful work, real autonomy, and a healthy work‑life balance, while providing relocation assistance to help you settle into Florida’s vibrant coastal community.

Panama City Beach, FL

Base Salary: $90,000 to $170,000 (DOE)

Choose your compensation package:

• Option A: $10,000 per year health insurance stipend
• Option B: $15,000 per year relocation and housing assistance for two years
• Option C: $10,000 per year student loan stipend

Additional compensation:

• $2,500 – $5,000 signing bonus paid after 180 days
• Performance bonuses not solely tied to billable hours

• 160 hours PTO to start
• Courthouse holidays plus a flex holiday
• Half‑day Fridays when KPIs met
• Flexible scheduling
• Parental and bereavement leave

• 100% paid CLE, bar dues, and certification dues
• Mentorship from Florida Bar Family Law leaders
• Clear advancement path to senior and leadership roles
• Opportunity to specialize or assist with new office openings
• Modern legal tech stack (Clio, etc.)
• Trained paralegals, discovery specialists, and staff

• Supportive, positive, community‑oriented
• Collaborative environment with open communication
• Bonusly recognition program
• Team celebrations and community involvement

You will step directly into a steady caseload, with no requirement to bring in clients.

Your work will include:

• Divorce (including high‑asset matters)
• Custody and time‑sharing matters
• Alimony and support
• Modifications and enforcement
• Paternity and domestic violence
• Mediation, hearings, and trials
• Drafting, discovery, and strategy development
• Client‑facing work from day one
• Collaboration with paralegals and junior team members

• 0–7 years of family law experience
• Litigation experience preferred
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing, or willingness to waive or sit for it
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Organized and self‑driven
• Skilled with Microsoft Office (Clio experience is a plus)
• Comfortable using Zoom for virtual hearings

• Client‑first mindset
• Strategic and compassionate
• Growth‑oriented
• Able to work independently
• Collaborative and professional

• No state income tax
• Lower cost of living than major metro areas
• Growing legal market with less saturation
• High quality of life with year‑round beach access
• Strong schools and family‑friendly community
• Excellent food, outdoor lifestyle, and local events
• Relocation assistance available

The Virga Law Firm, founded by Gerard Virga, has more than 20 years of experience. We operate multiple offices throughout Florida, have over 100 years of combined attorney experience, hold leadership roles within the Florida Bar Family Law Section, and have represented thousands of families. Our culture is built on compassion, integrity, excellence, and teamwork.

If you want to practice meaningful family law, earn exceptional compensation, live in a coastal community, and grow your legal career with real mentorship and opportunity, we want to meet you.