Remote Family Law Attorney - Autonomy and Growth

Orion Placement; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

New client origination bonus 10%

Job summary

Orion Placement is a remote-first family law firm committed to excellent client outcomes and attorney sustainability. We seek a Virginia-licensed attorney with 2+ years of family law experience to handle divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution with negotiation and durable resolutions.

You will enjoy autonomy, collaborate with paralegals and leadership, and have the potential for partnership as you grow with our team, with office space available for in-person work when needed.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia State Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of directly relevant family law experience.
• Experience handling divorce, custody, visitation, support, equitable distribution, enforcement, and modification matters.
• Strong negotiation and settlement skills with a resolution-focused approach to family law.
• Strong legal research, drafting, written communication, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters from initial strategy through resolution, including divorce, custody, visitation, support, equitable distribution, enforcement, and modification matters.
• Develop thoughtful case strategies that prioritize negotiated resolutions and minimize unnecessary conflict.
• Represent clients in court when necessary with confidence, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Negotiate directly with opposing counsel to pursue favorable and durable outcomes.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and other case documents.
• Communicate proactively and clearly with clients throughout their matters.
• Help clients focus on practical, long-term solutions during difficult and consequential transitions.
• Coordinate closely with paralegals and support staff to maintain organized files and meet deadlines.
• Manage your work independently in a remote environment while staying connected to a collaborative team.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal research

Drafting

Client communication

Remote work

Organization

Education

Virginia State Bar license

Job description

Orion Placement is a remote-first family law firm committed to excellent client outcomes and attorney sustainability. We seek a Virginia-licensed attorney with 2+ years of family law experience to handle divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution with negotiation and durable resolutions.

You will enjoy autonomy, collaborate with paralegals and leadership, and have the potential for partnership as you grow with our team, with office space available for in-person work when needed.