Family Law Attorney (Relocation Required, Assistance Provided)
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Family Law Attorney – Panama City Beach, FL
The Virga Law Firm is expanding our Panama City Beach office and is seeking attorneys of all experience levels who want to:
- Make a real impact in the lives of families
- Build a respected long-term practice
- Litigate, strategize, and advocate
- Work with a supportive and well-resourced team
- Live in one of Florida’s most vibrant coastal communities
🌟 Compensation And Benefits
Base Salary: $90,000 to $170,000 DOE Compensation is based on experience, courtroom skills, caseload capability, and expertise.
Choose Your Compensation Package: You may choose one of the following options:
- 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 DOE signing bonus paid after 180 days
- Performance bonuses that are not solely tied to billable hours
Time Off and Work-Life Balance:
- 160 hours PTO to start
- Courthouse holidays plus a flex holiday
- Half-Day Fridays when productivity KPIs are met
- Flexible scheduling
- Parental and bereavement leave
Professional Development and Support:
- 100% paid CLE (courses, conferences, materials)
- All bar dues and certification dues covered
- Mentorship from leaders in the Florida Bar Family Law Section
- Clear advancement pathway including senior and leadership roles
- Opportunities to specialize or assist with new office openings
- Modern legal tech stack including Clio
- Well-trained paralegals, discovery specialists, and administrative staff
Firm Culture:
- Supportive, positive, and community-oriented
- Collaborative environment with open communication
- Bonusly recognition program
- Team celebrations and community involvement
🏛️ What You Will Do
You will step directly into a steady caseload. There is 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
You will have frequent courtroom opportunities and the ability to shape cases strategically.
Required Qualifications
🎓 Who You Are
- 0 to 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
Personal Qualities>
- Client-first mindset
- Strategic and compassionate
- Growth-oriented
- Able to work independently
- Collaborative and professional
🏖️ Why Panama City Beach
- 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
🌊 Who We Are
The Virga Law Firm, founded by Gerard Virga, has more than 20 years of experience and:
- Multiple offices throughout Florida
- More than 100 years of combined attorney experience
- Leadership roles within the Florida Bar Family Law Section
- Thousands of families represented
- A culture built on compassion, integrity, excellence, and teamwork
We are growing and are looking for attorneys who want to grow with us.
⭐ Summary
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.
The Virga Law Firm, P.A. – Helping People Move Forward