Litigation Attorney: Own Your Cases, Mentorship & Flexible Balance

Orionplacement; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney to handle family law and civil litigation matters from client intake through resolution. You will develop litigation strategy, own cases, and manage client relationships in Virginia state courts, including hearings, motions, settlement discussions, and trials.

Join a collaborative team in a local Fairfax office; a Virginia Bar license and 2+ years of civil or family litigation experience are required, with true courtroom exposure and independent

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Bar license is required.
• Minimum 2 years of civil and/or family litigation experience.
• Experience litigating matters in Virginia state courts with actual courtroom exposure.
• Ability to handle matters from start to finish, including hearings and trials.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Experience in both family law and civil litigation is a plus.
• Preferred: Washington, D.C. litigation experience, Spanish language skills, Guardian ad Litem certification, and non-litigation legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Handle family law and/or civil litigation matters from initial client consultation through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and take meaningful ownership of your cases and client relationships.
• Represent clients in Virginia state courts and participate in hearings, motions, settlement discussions, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct and respond to discovery and prepare cases for hearings and trial.
• Advise clients on legal strategy, risks, settlement options, and practical next steps.
• Handle family law matters such as custody, visitation, support, protective orders, and divorce, depending on experience and practice needs.
• Handle civil litigation matters that may include business disputes, consumer protection, defamation, landlord/tenant matters, contract disputes, and other general civil matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written analysis.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while maintaining the independence and discipline to manage your own workload.
• Continue developing professionally through mentorship and exposure to additional practice areas.

Skills

Virginia Bar license

2+ years civil/family litigation

Litigation in VA state courts

Actual courtroom experience

Draft pleadings and litigation docs

Legal research and writing

Client communication skills

Independent yet collaborative work

Experience in family law and civil lit

DC litigation experience / Spanish (if

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney to handle family law and civil litigation matters from client intake through resolution. You will develop litigation strategy, own cases, and manage client relationships in Virginia state courts, including hearings, motions, settlement discussions, and trials.

Join a collaborative team in a local Fairfax office; a Virginia Bar license and 2+ years of civil or family litigation experience are required, with true courtroom exposure and independent