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Associate Attorney - Family Law


Company : JC Law


Location : Fairfax, VA


Created : 2024-06-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Associate Attorney - Family LawFairfax- Virginia JC Law is the largest family law practice in the state of Maryland 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.We are in the business of perfecting the art of practicing law. Our unique approach to litigation, client relationships, and business management is fully encapsulated in what we call The Perfect Client Lifecycle. This ethos is the philosophical foundation of what we strive to do as well as the operational roadmap that guides how we practice law on a daily basis.We are rapidly expanding our footprint. Our success over previous years has created an unprecedented opportunity to grow our firm in terms of employees, clients served, and geographic influence. We are in the midst of a multi-year, multi-state, and multi-city growth plan. Talent will be the fuel that powers this rapid expansion across the region as we launch multiple new offices over the coming years.We are Entrepreneurial Litigators. Our experienced leadership team, a talented workforce of legal professionals, and our unique approach to the business of law have established our reputation as a best-in-class family, civil, and criminal litigation firm.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 1800 hours/annually)Selling firm services to prospective clients for at least 5 hours per weekManaging your client collection rate ensuring it remains above 75% on a weekly basisWorking with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings on a weekly basisProviding representation of clients in court and through legal proceedingsMentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support teamParticipating in JC Law's Perfect Client Lifecycle development programManaging a regular schedule of hearings and court appearancesAdvising JC Law staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutesYour 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 preferredStrong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuadeSuperior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal professionOrganized - able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing prioritiesKnowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, financial settlements, and willing to continue growing your knowledge baseAdept at drafting custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody/support, visitation rights, and willing to expand your competency in the sameWhat we offer:We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensationresources, and benefitsCompensation:Base salary range for this role is $90,000-$125,000annually (commensurate with ability)Potential to earn annual bonus and weekly commissions in addition to base salaryOpportunity to achieve Partnership in as little as 5 years depending on value creationPeriodic compensation reviews & subsequent pay raises when deliverables are metRapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibilityResources:Each attorney has a dedicated support team of paralegals, clerks, and discovery specialistsEvery attorney partakes in an education & training curriculum that exceeds industry standardsConsistent new client flow via an in-house sales & marketing team to support billable hoursBenefits:Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees401K retirement plan with employer match and Profit-Sharing plan2 weeks PTO and sick time, with the ability to roll over unused PTO from year to yearFlexibility to work remotely 1 day per week after 90 daysEEOP Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position.Job Type: Full-timePay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayWeekends as needed