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NEEDED: ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY-LEADER WITH A FOCUS ON DIVORCE & CUSTODY, ESTATE LITIGATION CASES
Smith Strong, PLC is a premier family law and litigation firm serving Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia. Our firm has an immediate opening for a family law associate attorney in our Richmond office, with 1 day every other week commuting to our Williamsburg, VA branch location.
You: Tenacious. Resilient. Focused. A good writer. A natural leader. A people-person. Love speaking to people. Love wrestling with their problems and moving challenges into solutions for our divorce and custody as well as estate litigation clients. 80% of our cases settle prior to a final hearing, but you cant be afraid of court, which will occur once per week, on average. We would prefer past family law experience or trial experience. You must be licensed to practice law in Virginia. We'll provide the support and staff you need, including an assigned paralegal.
Us: We have 12 folks who daily gather to solve family law and litigation matters. Were cloud based with the latest technology, but proudly local. Visit smithstrong.com to learn more. We are actively trying to improve peoples lives every day. Our focus is family law, we tend to it each day with a wow! customer service mentality. Were a dynamic, energetic firm, that truly care for one another in a team-oriented environment.
We want: A personable leader for our clients. A humble advocate in court. A good team player. You will dress professionally every day. You will be surrounded by intelligent, sharp folks, from the firm intern to the managing attorney. Youre committed to timely response and service to our firm and its clients.
Compensation: anticipated range $95,000 to $165,000; Your CLE and malpractice insurance is provided; We will reimburse you for all driving expenses. We also want you to live a balanced life. You can expect to be here from 8:15AM to 5:15PM each day. You can expect 3-4 weeks off each year. You can also take an additional week for CLEs and professional development each year. Healthcare is 100% provided for our attorneys and staff. Monthly bonus of $650 to $950.00 is common for most attorneys. Retirement plan opened for your benefit within first 6 months.
We welcome the right fit to begin this Fall.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Send a paper application only; No calls.
- Address the envelope to Smith Strong, PLC; Attn: H. Van Smith; 3111 Northside Avenue, Suite 102, Richmond, Virginia 23228;
- Include:
- Cover Letter, in the Re: insert CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY POSITION
- Resume of 1-2 pages;
- References from past employment/clerkship experiences;
- optional: Unofficial transcript;
- optional: writing sample;
- optional: letter of recommendation;
- optional: statement of why you are applying and narrative of where you are in life now and your goals for the future (this could be included in your cover letter).
- After mailing your resume, please follow that mailing 1-2 weeks later with a call to my assistant, Isabella, at 804.325.1245 to ensure receipt of your application and discuss next steps, in a discreet, confidential manner.
- CONFIDENTIALITY ENSUREDWE WILL NOT CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER.
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