Careers

Family Law Associate Attorney

Experience Level: 1–5 years of legal experience
Location: Tysons, VA (Hybrid flexible)
License Requirement: Active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar

Position Overview

Our law firm is seeking a motivated Family Law Associate Attorney with 1 to 5 years of experience to join our domestic relations practice. We pride ourselves on maintaining a truly friendly, collaborative, and supportive work environment where team members look out for one another. This role offers an exceptional work-life balance with a highly manageable billable hour target, the opportunity for significant courtroom experience, and direct client contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Handle family law matters including divorce, child custody, visitation, support, equitable distribution, and prenuptial agreements.
• Litigation: Represent clients in Juvenile and Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Courts and Circuit Courts throughout Northern Virginia.
• Drafting: Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery packets, separation agreements, and trial briefs.
• Client Relations: Conduct initial consultations and maintain regular, empathetic communication with clients.
• Negotiation: Represent clients in mediation, settlement conferences, and depositions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active admission to the Virginia State Bar (required).
• 1–5 years of family law experience or a relevant Virginia judicial clerkship.
• Familiarity with Virginia family law statutes and Northern Virginia local court rules.
• Strong oral advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skills.
• High emotional intelligence and a desire to contribute positively to a friendly team culture.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Billable Requirement: A highly reasonable 1,200 billable hours per year, allowing you to focus on quality work and client care without burnout.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy 1 day of work-from-home per week after an initial 6-month onboarding and integration period.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Structured bonus system.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• CLE allowance and Virginia bar association dues coverage.

The Firm’s philosophy includes actively mentoring the associate attorneys with a strong understanding that reverse mentorship is essential too. Life-work balance is an important tenet and recognized as well. The Firm prides itself maintaining a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere. 

Please submit a resume with cover letter for consideration. Salary is $125,000-$150,000.

Please submit a resume with cover letter for consideration to jobs@brigliahundley.com.

No phone calls or agencies please.

Briglia Hundley, P.C.®, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected Veteran status, or any other protected basis under applicable law.