$95,000–$130,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Attorney, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Research Skills, Retirement Plan, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, Writing Skills
Charlottesville, Virginia
Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected Virginia law firm with a strong reputation for litigation, client service, and professional integrity.
- Work on challenging, high-level civil litigation matters with experienced attorneys who value mentorship and professional development.
- Build meaningful courtroom, case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and client-facing experience.
- Be part of a collaborative team where attorneys are trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow.
- Enjoy a strong benefits package and a firm culture that values both excellent legal work and community involvement.
Location: This position is based in Charlottesville, VA and is primarily on-site. We are looking for someone who wants to be an active part of the local office, team, and community.
Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Virginia and have 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
About Us
We are a well-established Virginia law firm representing clients across a wide range of business, litigation, and personal legal matters. Our attorneys are known for thoughtful advocacy, strong ethics, and practical solutions to complex legal issues. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle a wide range of civil litigation matters from case development through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct legal research and provide thoughtful analysis on case strategy and client matters.
- Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, negotiations, and trial preparation.
- Work closely with partners, associates, paralegals, and staff to move cases forward efficiently.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties in a professional and responsive manner.
- Support complex litigation strategy while continuing to develop your own litigation skills and judgment.
- Contribute to a professional, team-oriented environment that values integrity, hard work, and client service.
Qualifications
- Virginia Bar license required.
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience required.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, depositions, or trial preparation.
- Ability to work well with attorneys, staff, clients, and outside parties.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
- Hardworking, energetic, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality legal work.
- Interest in challenging litigation matters and long-term professional growth.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You will work with respected attorneys on meaningful litigation matters.
- You will gain hands-on experience while being supported by a collaborative team.
- You will join a firm that values attorney development, professionalism, and ethical practice.
- You will have the opportunity to build your career in a strong Virginia legal market.
- You will receive competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support.
JPC-974
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must haves: VA bar license, 2+ yrs litigation exp
Submission Email: Name / Liz -
ecs@fplegal.com
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Quick Recruiter Reference
Charlottesville law firm seeking a VA-licensed Litigation Associate with 2 to 5 years of civil litigation experience. Role is primarily on-site and focused on civil litigation, including drafting, discovery, motions, hearings, and trial preparation. Strong fit for someone coming from a Virginia litigation firm who wants long-term growth in a respected regional law firm.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Civil Litigation Associate Attorney - Flora Pettit PC - JPC 974 - Source
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Client job title: Civil Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Charlottesville, VA
On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
Experience: 2
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Associate, Civil Litigation Attorney, Associate Attorney, Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Associate, Insurance Defense Attorney, General Liability Attorney, Virginia Bar, Discovery, Motion Practice, Depositions
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: No
Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): rural af at 50k pop, 2+ yrs lit