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Senior Litigation Attorney – Serving Virginia Beach, VA and the greater Hampton Roads region.

Are you ready to leave your mark on the legal landscape? JC Law — Maryland's largest family law practice and a recognized leader in criminal, civil, and domestic litigation — is growing rapidly across the Mid-Atlantic, and we're looking for a Litigation Attorney to join our team. You'll be directly involved in every stage of the practice of law, handling a diverse caseload across family, criminal, and civil matters while working alongside Senior Leadership. This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to build a career inside a firm built on our proprietary Perfect Client Lifecycle, with a rigorous learning and development program designed to sharpen your skills and accelerate your growth.

Why JC Law?

We Build Legal Innovators.  We perfect the art of practicing law through our Perfect Client Lifecycle — a philosophy and operational roadmap that ensures exceptional outcomes for both clients and attorneys. We combine entrepreneurial energy with a relentless commitment to professional growth, making this the firm where litigators thrive.

We Are Growing Fast.  With a multi-year, multi-state growth plan in place, our firm is rapidly expanding to provide top-tier legal representation throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Joining now means being at the forefront of that growth, with real opportunities for quick advancement.

We Value Talent.  We know you have options. That's why we've built a compensation, benefits, and professional development package designed to attract the best — backed by the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to thrive.

What You'll Do

As Litigation Attorney, you will:

• •        Litigate a diverse caseload spanning family, criminal, and civil matters — including divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, custody filings, visitation rights, protective orders, and criminal defense

•        Provide representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings, including daily court appearances, hearings, and jury trials

•        Conduct jail visits to see and advise incarcerated clients

•        Maintain frequent, regular contact with clients and their families throughout their cases

•        Bill at least 30 hours per week (approximately 1,600 hours annually)

•        Win new clients through our intake sales funnel, dedicating at least 5 hours per week to business development

•        Manage your client collection rate, keeping it above 75% every week

•        Work with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings on a weekly basis

•        Mentor and develop assigned Junior Associates and the broader legal support team

•        Participate in JC Law's Perfect Client Lifecycle program to streamline case management and elevate client outcomes

•        Manage a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances

•        Advise JC Law staff on legal matters and the interpretation of laws and statutes

•        Comply with all applicable legal standards and regulations

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a talented litigator who embodies leadership, ambition, and trustworthiness. The ideal candidate will:

•        Be Licensed to practice law in Virginia (a strong plus if also barred in other states where we have offices)

•        Experience litigating domestic, criminal, and civil cases preferred

•        Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade

•        Superior work ethic and a genuine desire to build a life-long career in the legal profession

•        Highly organized, with the ability to manage time and multi-task competing priorities

•        Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, and financial settlements, and willing to continue growing that knowledge base

•        Adept at legal writing — including custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, prenuptial agreements, child custody/support, and visitation rights — and ready to grow in each area

•        We believe results count for more than years of experience: if you deliver value for your clients and the firm, there is no limit on how high or how fast you can rise

What We Offer

At JC Law, we invest in our attorneys' success. Here’s what you can expect:

We realized a long time ago that practicing law is about people, values, and caring. We focus on career development and promotion because we know you want a career, not just a job. As a mid-size firm handling criminal, family, and civil matters, we offer immediate hands-on experience, support within a true team environment, quick advancement opportunities, excellent salaries and bonuses, and great benefits. Join our family of some of the best lawyers and support staff around.

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