$100,000–$170,000 Per Year
Attorney, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Family Law, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Retirement Plan, Writing Skills
Charlottesville, Virginia
Pay: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected Virginia law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal work, client service, and professional integrity.
- Handle meaningful family law and civil litigation matters with real responsibility, including courtroom work and first-chair opportunities.
- Work with experienced attorneys across a broad litigation platform while building your own long-term career path.
- Be part of a firm that values professional development, community involvement, and a balanced, collegial work environment.
- Strong senior candidates and partner-level lateral attorneys will be considered.
Location: This position is based in Charlottesville, VA. We strongly prefer someone who is primarily on-site, but we are open to discussing a hybrid arrangement for the right candidate. Relocation candidates are welcome, and relocation assistance may be considered.
Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Virginia and have 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including first-chair responsibility.
About Us
We are a well-established Virginia law firm representing businesses, organizations, and individuals across a wide range of litigation, business, and personal legal matters. Our attorneys are known for thoughtful advocacy, strong ethics, and practical solutions to complex client issues. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent clients in family law and related civil litigation matters from intake through resolution.
- Manage active litigation matters involving pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
- Take first-chair responsibility in hearings, trials, and client-facing litigation strategy.
- Work directly with clients to provide clear legal guidance, practical advice, and strong advocacy.
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on litigation strategy and complex legal issues.
- Supervise and coordinate with legal support staff to keep matters moving efficiently.
- Build strong client relationships while contributing to the firm's reputation for excellent service and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Virginia Bar license required.
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience required.
- Family law experience strongly preferred.
- First-chair litigation, hearing, or trial experience required.
- Strong writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
- Ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively with attorneys and staff.
- Professional, hardworking, client-focused, and committed to high-quality legal work.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You will join a respected firm with sophisticated clients and meaningful litigation work.
- You will have room to grow, take ownership, and build your practice.
- You will work with attorneys who value excellence, ethics, and collaboration.
- You will be part of a team that supports both professional achievement and community involvement.
- You will receive competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.
JPC-973
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must haves: VA bar license, 2+ yrs litigation exp, 1st chair responsibilities
Submission Email: Name / Liz -
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Quick Recruiter Reference
Virginia law firm seeking a Family Law Litigation Attorney in Charlottesville. Must be VA barred with 3+ years of civil litigation and first-chair experience. Family law is strongly preferred, and senior/partner-level lateral candidates are open.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Family Law Litigation Attorney - Flora Pettit PC - JPC 973 - Source
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Client job title: Family Law Litigation Attorney
Location: Charlottesville, VA
On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
Experience: 2
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Family Law Attorney, Divorce Attorney, Domestic Relations Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Litigation Associate, Trial Attorney, First Chair, Virginia Bar
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: No
Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): 1st chair, rural af at 50k pop, fam law.