Family Law Associate

The Geller Law Group is an award-winning, mid-sized law firm in Northern Virginia looking to hire a Senior Family Law Attorney. This position is a hybrid, full-time role. Virginia law license is required, DC and/or Maryland is a bonus.

Our mission is to provide clients with an exemplary level of legal services and expertise at an affordable rate. Our firm’s mission and size lend itself to the personal and prompt service one expects from their legal counsel.

Details

Must be a self-starter and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Our expectations include that you have the ability to quickly learn new tasks, think ahead, work independently, be detail and deadline oriented, and work well with others.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-5 years of family law experience. (Civil litigation experience will be considered for less experienced applicants)
• VA law license is required. DC &/or MD a bonus.
• Ability to supervise work performed by paralegals.
• Familiarity with the courts of Northern Virginia.
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and think outside of the box.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills are required.
• Assisting in drafting, discovery, motions, trial preparation, and trials.
• Capable of clearly expressing written and oral ideas with proper grammar, formatting, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage changing deadlines, client demands, work for multiple partners, and multiple cases.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective time management, planning and organization skills to accomplish tasks in a timely manner are needed.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Comfortable working remotely and familiar with the technologies involved in a hybrid environment.
• Able to balance multiple client matters and understand the importance of deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly trustworthy and discreet; and
• Common sense and good judgment.

Benefits & Perks

• Teleworking & flexible hybrid schedule.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, vision & dental insurance.
• Short & Long Term Disability coverage.
• 401k match.
• Matching Charitable Donations.
• Paid community service days.
• Flex Spending & Dependent Care Benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Telecommunications Reimbursements

The Geller Law Group works as a team as we feel that is the only way to become the best, and we expect our co-workers to work toward that common goal. We will work with you to develop your strengths, as we feel this will make you the happiest and your best, and ultimately benefit the firm.

The Geller Law Group PLLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Virginia law license (Required)
• DC law license (Preferred)
• Maryland law license (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fairfax, VA 22033