Description:
Bourdon & Tortolero PLLC is seeking a new or recently admitted attorney to join our growing family law practice. This position is ideal for someone who is awaiting Virginia Bar results, recently admitted to the Virginia Bar, or has approximately 0–2 years of legal experience.We are looking for someone who wants to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in family law. Our firm has had great success bringing in new attorneys who are early in their careers, training them, and giving them meaningful opportunities to develop into confident, capable advocates for clients. Three of our newer attorneys have learned and grown with the firm, and we are looking to continue that success with the right candidate.
This is an in-office position. The attorney will work closely with experienced attorneys and staff on a variety of family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, protective orders, property division, settlement negotiations, mediation preparation, discovery, pleadings, and court appearances.
Responsibilities:
The associate attorney will assist with and eventually handle matters involving:
- Client case strategy;
- Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement proposals, and correspondence;
- Preparing for hearings, mediations, negotiations, and trial;
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other professionals;
- Conducting legal research and analysis;
- Managing case deadlines and helping move matters forward efficiently;
- Appearing in court as experience and readiness develop.
Qualifications:
The Ideal Candidate Should Have:
- Admission to the Virginia Bar, or pending Virginia Bar results;
- 0–2 years of legal experience;
- A strong interest in family law;
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills;
- Professionalism, good judgment, and attention to detail;
- A willingness to learn, receive feedback, and take initiative;
- The ability to work well in a team-oriented, in-office environment;
- A desire to build practical courtroom, negotiation, and client-management skills.
