Managing Attorney

Modern Family Law; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Work from Anywhere eligibility after 6 months

Job summary

Modern Family Law is expanding and seeks a highly experienced Managing Attorney for its McLean, VA office. The role includes overseeing daily operations and handling diverse family law cases while leading and mentoring a legal team.

Offering a competitive salary range of $190,000 to $250,000 including a $25,000 signing bonus, health insurance, and a relocation package, this hybrid position requires candidates to be within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of devoted Family Law experience.
• Must reside within commuting distance to McLean, VA office.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and profitability of the McLean, VA office.
• Lead and mentor legal staff through training.
• Conduct client consultations and provide legal advice on family law matters.

Skills

Family Law experience

Mentoring and leading a team

Exceptional writing skills

Client-focused mindset

Education

Active admission to the Virginia State Bar

Job description

Modern Family Law is growing, and we are looking for a highly experienced Managing Attorney to join our team in McLean, VA. The position is hybrid and the attorney must reside within driving distance of our office. We are offering a $25,000 signing bonus and relocation package.

Managing Attorney – McLean, VA

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, seeks an experienced Managing Attorney to oversee daily operations, productivity, and profitability of the McLean office while handling diverse family law cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, productivity, and profitability of the McLean, VA office.
• Lead, mentor, and develop legal staff through training, motivation, and support.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR on recruitment and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with other leaders to ensure cross‑departmental support.
• Conduct client consultations and provide legal advice on family law matters.
• Represent clients in court, prepare legal documents, and negotiate settlements.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of devoted Family Law experience.
• Must be within commuting distance to our McLean, VA office.
• Skilled in mentoring and leading a team, fostering collaboration.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client‑focused mindset.
• Proficient in client counseling, case preparation, case management, and courtroom representation.
• Active admission to the Virginia State Bar.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $190,000–$250,000, inclusive of potential commissions based on billable hours and collections. The offer also includes a $25,000 signing bonus and relocation package.

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, AD&D)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick time, and public holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Training & development support
• Work from Anywhere eligibility after 6 months
• Optional pet insurance; voluntary accident, life, disability, long‑term care, critical illness, and cancer insurance
• Remote‑first setting with brick‑and‑mortar space available for in‑person needs; low billable hours requirement of 90 per month

Other Information

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned with or without reasonable accommodations. Candidates requiring accommodations must advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.