Associate Attorney

Job Description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

We are seeking to add an Associate Attorney to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in all aspects of the practice of family law, supporting our clients in areas including, but not limited to, divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, visitation rights, protective orders, and custody filings. This includes working alongside and learning from our senior attorneys and support staff as well as partaking in a rigorous learning and development program to shape your skills and acumen.

Your responsibilities:

Billing at least 30 hrs hours per week (approximately 1600 hours/annually)

Winning new clients via our intake sales funnel for at least 5 hours per week

Managing your client collection rate ensuring it remains above 75% every week

Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings weekly

Providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings

Mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support team

Participating in JC Law’s Perfect Client Lifecycle development program

Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances

Advising JC Law staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes

Your background:

We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise.

Licensed to practice law in Virginia (a plus if you are barred in other states we have offices)

Experience litigating domestic and civil cases preferred

Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade

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

Organized - able to effectively 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 your knowledge base

Adept at legal writing including custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody/support, and visitation rights, ready and willing to grow in each area

What we offer:

We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensation, resources, and benefits.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $90,000-$160,000 annually (commensurate with ability)

Potential to earn annual bonus and weekly commissions in addition to base salary

Opportunity to achieve Partnership in as little as 5 years depending on value creation

Periodic compensation reviews & subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met

Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility

Resources:

Each attorney has a dedicated support team of paralegals, clerks, and discovery specialists

Every attorney partakes in an education & training curriculum that exceeds industry standards

Consistent new client flow via an in-house sales & marketing team to support billable hours

In-office Moot Courtroom and instruction designed to enhance your advocacy & litigation skills

Benefits:

Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)

401K retirement plan with automatic 1.5% equity share

PTO and 1 week sick time, with the ability to roll over unused PTO from year to year

16 hours of personal time, bereavement, 2 hours for voting

Flexibility to work remotely after 3 months of employment

Other perks include: gym membership reimbursement, stocked fridges, company events, and moreCompany Description

JC Law, Maryland’s largest family law practice and a recognized leader in criminal, civil, and domestic litigation. This is more than a job—it's an unparalleled opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow alongside a nationally recognized firm.

The Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates, LLC (trading as JC Law), was founded in 1992 by attorney Jim Crawford. Mr. Crawford and the rest of our team of experienced attorneys represent clients in family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. We have established an extraordinary record of success in handling these issues.

Full-time

Hybrid remote