Description:
Job Overview:This is an opportunity to join a prominent law firm in downtown Leesburg that has been supporting Loudoun County - and surrounding areas - for more than 40 years. Many of our team have worked with the firm for the majority of their careers.
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Attorney to join our legal team, dedicated to providing expert legal counsel primarily in the family law arena. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing complex legal matters, advocating for clients, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have 1 – 3 years of experience practicing family law. possess a proactive approach, exceptional research and writing skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding client outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will quickly assume substantial responsibility and may be eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to revenue targets.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and division of assets.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case development and legal strategies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, legal motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents with precision and clarity.
- Prepare for trial by organizing case files, developing litigation strategies, and directing trial preparation activities.
- Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, and negotiations while advocating effectively on their behalf.
- Manage legal matters from inception through resolution, ensuring thorough documentation and client communication.
- Stay current on procedural law knowledge across family law, as well as potentially other areas such as estate planning, depending upon client and firm needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues on cases involving statutory legal research and legal administrative processes to ensure compliance and strategic advantage.
Skills:
- 1 – 3 years working in a litigation practice, ideally working in family law.
- Proven ability in negotiation tactics and legal advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
- Strong research skills utilizing platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to gather relevant case laws and statutory information.
- Excellent legal writing skills with the ability to draft clear and persuasive documents under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with court depositions procedures and trial preparation techniques.
- Experience in contract drafting and procedural law knowledge essential for litigation support.
- Demonstrated client communication skills to explain complex legal concepts clearly and empathetically.
- Ability to manage multiple cases while still making each client feel as though they are your sole priority.
- Virginia Bar is required.
