Litigation Attorney – Fairfax, VA

JC Law; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with discretionary company

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Job summary

JC Law is seeking Virginia-licensed attorneys for our Fairfax litigation team. This is a courtroom role from the start, with you carrying your own docket and appearing in Fairfax-area courts under a supervising partner who supports your growth.

You will manage domestic relations and civil matters, advise clients, and participate in client consultations, while meeting billable and collection targets and keeping matters current in our case management system.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia State Bar license in good standing.
• Strong legal research and writing skills for domestic relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active docket of domestic relations and civil matters from intake through resolution.
• Appear regularly in Fairfax-area courts.
• Advise clients and keep them informed at every stage of their matter.
• Take part in client intake consultations.
• Meet a weekly billable target of 30 hours and maintain a client collection rate of at least 85%.
• Keep matters current in the firm’s case management system.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public speaking

Client communication

Case management

Billing targets

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Case management software

Job description

JC Law is a family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation firm with offices in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Our Fairfax office represents clients across Northern Virginia in domestic relations and civil matters.

The Opportunity

We are hiring Virginia-licensed attorneys at every experience level, including the newly admitted, to join our Fairfax litigation team. This is a courtroom role from the start. You will carry your own docket, appear regularly in the Fairfax-area Juvenile and Domestic Relations District, General District, and Circuit Courts, and develop under a supervising partner who reviews your work and invests in your growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active docket of domestic relations and civil matters from intake through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, negotiation, hearings, and trial
• Appear regularly in the Fairfax-area courts
• Advise clients and keep them informed at every stage of their matter
• Take part in client intake consultations
• Meet a weekly billable target of 30 hours and maintain a client collection rate of at least 85%
• Keep matters current in the firm’s case management system

Qualifications

• An active Virginia State Bar license in good standing
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including drafting pleadings, motions, and agreements in domestic relations matters
• Clear, persuasive communication in court, in negotiation, and with clients
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive family matters
• Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Comfort working to billable and collection standards

Preferred

• Litigation experience through private practice, a prosecutor’s or public defender’s office, a clerkship, or a law school clinic
• Additional languages spoken by Northern Virginia clients

Why Attorneys Join Us

• Your own docket from day one. Real courtroom work in the JDR, General District, and Circuit Courts, with a supervising partner behind you.
• Development you can see. Training in our in-house moot courtroom and structured check-ins through your first months.
• Support that lets you practice law. An in-house intake team brings the clients, and paralegal and staff support keep your docket moving.
• Expectations stated up front. We publish our billable and collection standards so you can decide with full information.
• A path to partnership.

Compensation and Benefits

At the time of posting, the base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $175,000. Offers are based on experience and qualifications, and the structure of compensation can be discussed during the interview process.

• Medical coverage (three BlueCross BlueShield plans, including an HSA-compatible option), dental, and vision
• A 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid sick leave

JC Law is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.