Description:
The Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates, LLC is the largest family law practice in the state of Virginia with additional offices throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1992, the firm has grown in both size and capability into its current leadership position amongst some of the nation's top family law firms.Your Role:
We are seeking to add an Associate Attorney to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in all aspects of the practice of family law supporting our clients in areas including, but not limited to, divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, visitation rights, protective orders, and custody filings. This includes working alongside and learning from our senior attorneys and support staff as well as partaking in a rigorous learning and development program to shape your skills and acumen.
Your Responsibilities:
- Billing at least 34.6 hours per week (approximately 1600 hours/annually)
- Winning new clients via our intake sales funnel for at least 5 hours per week
- Managing your client collection rate ensuring it remains above 75% every week
- Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings weekly
- Providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings
- Mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support team
- Participating in JC Law's Perfect Client Lifecycle development program
- Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances
- Advising JC Law staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes
Your Background:
We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise.
- Licensed to practice law in Virginia (a plus if you are barred in other states we have offices)
- Experience litigating domestic and civil cases preferred
- Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade
- Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal profession
- Organized - able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities
- Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, and financial settlements, and willing to continue growing your knowledge base
- Adept at legal writing including custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody/support, and visitation rights, ready and willing to grow in each area
