Family Law Attorney

Simms Showers LLP; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Profit-sharing contributions

Health insurance options

Job summary

Simms Showers LLP is seeking a senior family law attorney to practice at a high level in Leesburg, Virginia, integrating faith into their work. You will lead cases from consultation through resolution, with autonomy and opportunity for growth.

The firm offers a robust compensation package and advancement tracks. Responsibilities include case strategy, pleadings, motions, negotiations, and court appearances in Northern Virginia.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of domestic and family law experience, 5+ years preferred.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Willingness to travel to courts across Northern Virginia.
• Demonstrated litigation experience in divorce, custody and child support.
• Experience supervising work of junior associates and/or paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Case strategy and client counseling
• Drafting and filing pleadings
• Motions practice and brief writing
• Negotiation and mediation
• Temporary (pendente lite) and final hearings
• Regular court appearances in Virginia state courts

Skills

Independent work

Caseload management

Litigation experience

Job description

We’re hiring a senior family law attorney who wants to practice at a high level and integrate their faith meaningfully into their work in Leesburg, Virginia.

Who We Are

The vision of Simms Showers LLP is to integrate our faith into the practice of law with excellence, to help people and glorify God. We are a mission-driven firm in the fullest sense. Our shared faith shapes how we treat one another, how we approach our work, and how we understand what it means to serve clients with excellence.

The culture is both intellectually rigorous and genuinely warm. We collaborate closely, invest in one another, and enjoy working together.

The Role

This is a full-scope domestic role with meaningful responsibility and day-to-day autonomy. You will serve as lead counsel on your matters, managing cases from the initial client consultation through resolution (whether by negotiated settlement or trial) and through appeal when appropriate.

Your work will include:

• Case strategy and client counseling
• Drafting and filing pleadings
• Motions practice and brief writing
• Negotiation and mediation
• Temporary (pendente lite) and final hearings
• Regular court appearances in Virginia state courts

You will be supported at every stage by a seasoned, accessible team that is genuinely invested in your success, but this role is not designed for someone who needs step-by-step oversight.

We offer a clear path for growth, with compensation that rewards performance over time.

• $150,000 – $250,000+ compensation package, tailored to your experience, qualifications, practice, and any existing book of business. Our collections and productivity incentive program provides exceptional upside for high-performing attorneys
• Clear advancement tracks with partnership opportunity
• Significant retirement benefits including a 401(k) with 4% firm match, cash balance contributions and profit-sharing contributions
• Multiple health insurance options with the firm paying 75% of individual premiums for all plans and 60% for qualified dependents

Qualifications

We are seeking a lawyer who wants their professional life to reflect their faith and has been looking for a firm where that is possible.

• A minimum of 3 years of domestic and family law experience, 5+ years preferred
• Strong ability to work independently and manage a caseload
• Willingness to travel to courts across Northern Virginia
• Demonstrated litigation experience in divorce, custody and child support
• Experience supervising work of junior associates and/or paralegals

Learn More

For additional information, please see our LinkedIn and Mission Statement.