Litigation Attorney – Civil and Family Law

W3Global; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global client, a small civil litigation law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to support family and civil practice in Virginia. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and a flexible schedule with no client billable-hour minimum.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of litigation experience in Virginia state courts, ability to manage matters from start to finish, draft filings, conduct discovery, and communicate effectively with clients.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience in Virginia state courts.
• Ability to draft necessary court documents and conduct discovery.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to high-quality legal assistance and client service.

Responsibilities

• Litigate family and civil matters in Virginia state courts.
• Draft filings, manage discovery, and weigh settlement options.
• Litigate trials and communicate clearly with clients.
• Develop independent work plans while coordinating with the team.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Courtroom experience

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

About The Job

Our client is a small civil litigation law firm of approximately 10 people seeking an Associate Attorney to assist with its family and civil litigation practice. Our client offers a flexible work schedule and values work-life balance without a client billable-hour minimum.

Practice Areas

• On the family law side, Our client currently handles: Custody, Visitation, Support, Protective orders, Divorce cases in JDR and Circuit Court, as appropriate
• On the civil litigation side, Our client currently handles: Business litigation, Consumer protection, Defamation, Landlord/tenant matters, Estate planning, General contract and civil litigation disputes

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who already possesses baseline experience in family law and/or civil litigation and is looking for an opportunity to have greater control over litigation strategy and client relationships. The position requires at least 3 years of post-law-school experience, although the role may be scaled up for an individual with significantly more experience.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Ability to litigate basic family and/or civil law matters from start to finish, with actual courtroom experience in Virginia state courts.
• Ability to draft necessary court documents related to family and/or civil matters, conduct appropriate discovery, assist clients in weighing settlement options, and litigate trials.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• A commitment to providing high-quality legal assistance regardless of client income.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also being self-disciplined, self-motivated, and experienced enough to work independently without significant oversight.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical matters to clients with varying levels of sophistication.
• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience in Virginia state courts. Less experience may be sufficient depending on the quality of the candidate's experience, and the position may be scaled up for more experienced applicants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience litigating in D.C.
• Ability to communicate with clients in Spanish
• Enjoyment of writing on legal subjects outside of litigation documents, such as blog posts.