Family Law Attorney (Counsel Level)
Work Model: Hybrid / Mostly Remote (Must reside in Northern Virginia)
gpac is conducting a confidential search on behalf of our partner, a respected Northern Virginia family law boutique, seeking a Family Law Attorney (Counsel Level) with 7+ years of experience.
This role offers a rare combination of predictable six-figure income, flexible remote work, and strong upside potential—without the administrative pressure or politics that often come with partnership-track positions.
The firm is seeking an experienced attorney who enjoys managing cases independently, advising clients through complex personal matters, and maintaining a high level of professional autonomy.
The attorney in this role will handle a full spectrum of family law matters, working closely with clients on sensitive and complex issues while maintaining significant flexibility in their day-to-day work schedule.
Unlike many family law roles, this position offers a lower-than-average billable requirement combined with a guaranteed base salary and meaningful performance incentives. Attorneys are trusted to manage their caseload independently while leveraging the firm’s established reputation and client base.
The office is available for client meetings, collaboration, and court preparation, but the firm maintains a flexible work model that allows attorneys to work remotely for the majority of their schedule.
Manage a full caseload of family law matters from intake through resolution
Represent clients in divorce, custody, support, and property division matters
Handle both negotiated settlements and litigation when necessary
Draft pleadings, agreements, and court filings
Advise clients on strategy and long-term outcomes in complex family law disputes
Appear in court and participate in mediations or settlement conferences
Work with support staff and paralegals to maintain efficient case management
7+ years of family law experience
Ability to independently manage cases from start to finish
Strong litigation and negotiation skills
Experience handling contested matters including custody and financial disputes
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
Active license to practice law in Virginia
Must reside in Northern Virginia
This position offers stable base compensation with strong upside potential tied directly to productivity.
Base Salary: $150,000
Quarterly Incentive:
Every 350 collected hours per quarter earns an additional bonus
Annual Upside:
For hours collected beyond 1,400 annually, attorneys earn 50% of the collected revenue
This structure allows strong performers to significantly increase their earnings while maintaining a manageable billable expectation.
Attorneys here benefit from the flexibility of a modern boutique firm while still practicing at a high professional level. The firm values:
Autonomy and trust in experienced attorneys
Work-life flexibility without sacrificing compensation potential
Efficient case management and client-focused representation
A collaborative environment where attorneys support each other when needed
This role is particularly appealing to senior family law attorneys who enjoy practicing law but prefer to avoid the administrative and business development demands often associated with partnership-track positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.