Family Law Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney for civil litigation with a focus on family law in Charlottesville, VA. The role involves direct client representation, courtroom activities, and collaboration with a team of skilled attorneys. Essential qualifications include a Virginia Bar license and over three years of civil litigation experience, ensuring high-quality legal work. The firm values professional development and offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience required.
• Family law experience strongly preferred.
• First-chair litigation, hearing, or trial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law and civil litigation matters.
• Manage active litigation matters including pleadings and trial preparation.
• Build strong client relationships while ensuring excellent service.

Skills

Strong writing

Research

Negotiation

Courtroom skills

Education

Virginia Bar license

Job description

Pay

$100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected Virginia law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal work, client service, and professional integrity.
• Handle meaningful family law and civil litigation matters with real responsibility, including courtroom work and first-chair opportunities.
• Work with experienced attorneys across a broad litigation platform while building your own long-term career path.
• Be part of a firm that values professional development, community involvement, and a balanced, collegial work environment.
• Strong senior candidates and partner-level lateral attorneys will be considered.

Location

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA. We strongly prefer someone who is primarily on-site, but we are open to discussing a hybrid arrangement for the right candidate. Relocation candidates are welcome, and relocation assistance may be considered.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Virginia and have 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including first-chair responsibility.

About Us

We are a well-established Virginia law firm representing businesses, organizations, and individuals across a wide range of litigation, business, and personal legal matters. Our attorneys are known for thoughtful advocacy, strong ethics, and practical solutions to complex client issues. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in family law and related civil litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Manage active litigation matters involving pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Take first-chair responsibility in hearings, trials, and client-facing litigation strategy.
• Work directly with clients to provide clear legal guidance, practical advice, and strong advocacy.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on litigation strategy and complex legal issues.
• Supervise and coordinate with legal support staff to keep matters moving efficiently.
• Build strong client relationships while contributing to the firm's reputation for excellent service and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Virginia Bar license required.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience required.
• Family law experience strongly preferred.
• First-chair litigation, hearing, or trial experience required.
• Strong writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively with attorneys and staff.
• Professional, hardworking, client-focused, and committed to high-quality legal work.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will join a respected firm with sophisticated clients and meaningful litigation work.
• You will have room to grow, take ownership, and build your practice.
• You will work with attorneys who value excellence, ethics, and collaboration.
• You will be part of a team that supports both professional achievement and community involvement.
• You will receive competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance