Family Law Litigation Attorney – Charlottesville, Virginia

Fplegal; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Flora Pettit PC in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a Family Law Litigation Attorney with 2–4 years of civil litigation experience. Candidates must be licensed in Virginia and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and commitment to the community.

The firm values attorneys who engage with challenging cases while maintaining ethical standards and community involvement. The role offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in civil litigation, including first chair responsibilities.
• Ability to supervise staff and work collaboratively with other attorneys.
• Strong work ethic, community engagement, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law litigation cases.
• Engage with challenging legal matters while connecting with the community.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in legal practice.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Licensed to practice in Virginia

Job description

FAMILY LAW LITIGATION ATTORNEY – CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

Flora Pettit PC, an AV rated law firm with offices in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, is seeking an accomplished attorney with 2–4 years of experience in civil litigation to join the firm’s family law and litigation practice in its Charlottesville, Virginia office. Partner-level lateral candidates will be considered as well based on their seniority and experience.

Successful candidates must be licensed to practice in Virginia, have an interest and extensive background in civil litigation including first chair responsibilities, be able to work with other attorneys and supervise staff, have strong interpersonal skills, and be hardworking, energetic and committed to their community. Flora Pettit values those who seek to work on challenging, high‑level matters but also have an opportunity to engage with their community and their personal interests.

Flora Pettit attorneys represent clients across the full spectrum of business, litigation, and personal matters and have the knowledge and resources to provide meaningful and substantive legal advice to their clients across the range of the firm’s practice areas. Our attorneys are recognized by their peers for attaining the highest standards of the legal profession in both their legal work and their ethical commitment. This integrity serves as the basis for all of our service to our clients, and is expected of all our attorneys and staff.

Flora Pettit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm offers competitive salary, health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and a working environment that highly values its attorneys and their professional development. Salary range $90,000 or higher depending on experience.