Family Law Litigation Attorney

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.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: VA bar license, 2+ yrs litigation exp, 1st chair responsibilities

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [yes]

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years relevant civil litigation: $100k to $115k

  • 5 to 7 years litigation/family law: $115k to $135k

  • 8+ years / senior attorney: $135k to $160k+

Submission Email: Name / Liz - [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

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

*New Job Order Alert*

• 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.