[Hiring] Senior Family Law Associate Attorney @Chowdhury Divorce Law Group

Role Description

If you are a Virginia family law attorney ready for a meaningful career, helping people navigate some of the most important transitions of their lives, at a firm that prioritizes your own sustainability as an attorney, Chowdhury Divorce Law Group is the place for you. Here, you will not have to worry about client acquisition or have to chase after clients for trust replenishments. Instead, you will dedicate your efforts to advocacy and strategy, delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. Our feedback-driven culture ensures your success, while performance-based bonuses offer a direct financial reward.

• Represent clients in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, enforcement, modifications, and marital agreements.
• Develop thoughtful case strategies that prioritize each client’s goals.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, agreements, motions, and other case documents to a high standard.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Prepare and present cases in court, including hearings, motions, and trials.
• Communicate proactively with clients, keeping them informed, grounded, and focused on long-term outcomes throughout their case.
• Coordinate with support staff to maintain organized case files and meet all deadlines.

Qualifications

• MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA STATE BAR IN GOOD STANDING TO BE CONSIDERED.
• Minimum of 5 years of Virginia family law experience.
• Experience handling a range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, visitation, support, enforcement, and modifications to existing orders.
• Demonstrated experience arguing motions and taking cases through trial.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills and sound judgment in settlement strategy.
• Clear, confident verbal communication with clients and opposing counsel.
• A genuinely client-centered approach, with the ability to guide clients toward decisions that serve their long-term interests, not just their immediate impulses.
• Thrives in a remote environment, with strong self-organization and the discipline to work independently.

Requirements

• Must be located in Northern Virginia to cover court appearances and other in-person work as needed.

Benefits

• $175,000 - $225,000 annual salary
• Manageable billable hours expectation (1,440 per year)
• Transparent formula for bonuses
• A clearly defined partnership track
• No expectation to originate cases (though doing so earns additional financial compensation)
• Robust support team (experienced paralegals, admin staff, and leadership accessibility)
• Dedicated billing team so you don’t have to chase clients for trust replenishments
• Attorney coverage when you're out, so you can truly relax and recharge while on vacation
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Modern systems, streamlined workflows, and real operational stability that allow you to work from home
• Private office (if you prefer to be in-office)
• Meaningful, high-impact family law cases, not routine churn
• A collaborative, professional culture where attorneys are supported, not isolated