Careers

Our mission is to provide the highest quality representation to each and every one of our clients. To meet it, we are always interested in exploring opportunities to add strength and depth to our team.

We are a family law firm, representing clients in family law matters. Though that is the focus of our practice, we serve clients of various backgrounds, professions, and personal circumstances, including business owners, retirees, stay-at-home parents, trust-fund recipients, teachers, policemen, investors, lawyers, doctors, professors, etc. Our practice is comprised of complex, sophisticated matters, drawn primarily from referrals from former clients, former opposing parties, and fellow attorneys from both in and outside Virginia. Our role as family law attorneys is multi-faceted and constantly evolving. Each individual case requires a tailored strategy and, in turn, an ever-expanding and finely tuned collection of skills and talents. Meeting those needs requires a team that has been properly trained for the job – a team dedicated to excellence and willing to work for it.

We expect team members to be self-starters, constantly driven to perform to the best of their ability, and committed to improving and refining their craft day in and day out. We require integrity, civility, and accountability. In exchange, we offer generous compensation and other benefits, a respectful and collegial work environment focused on team success, and the opportunity for each team member to strike an appropriate balance between professional and personal commitment. In other words, we provide an opportunity to build a meaningful career.

We are currently looking to hire for the following position:

Associate Attorney:

We are seeking motivated attorneys to join our practice. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Virginia or prepared to obtain licensure, possess strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, and be dedicated to providing high quality representation on challenging, sophisticated matters. Third year students, recent graduates, and experienced lateral candidates will be considered.

Initial responsibilities will depend on experience and skill level.

New or recent graduates, or those new to litigation or family law should initially expect to assist experienced attorneys by…

• Drafting pleadings, briefs, discovery, and other case-critical documents;
• Conducting legal research;
• Preparing for depositions, motions hearings, and trial; and
• Providing second-chair assistance in court.

Lateral attorneys with prior family law experience should expect to…

• Advise clients on all manner of family law-related matters;
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients; and
• Serve as lead counsel for hearings and trials.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting compensation between $85,000 and $125,000 (dependent on education and experience)
• Paid time off
• 401k and profit sharing
• Fully-funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume (and, for current students or recent graduates, a law school transcript) to Katie Fisher at katie@raynorandfarmer.com.

Paralegal:

We are seeking a third full-time paralegal to support our practice.  Candidates must possess a professional attitude and appearance, strong communication and computer skills, and a willingness to work both independently and within a team environment.  Excellent references are required.

This position includes all substantive and administrative functions in a law practice that do not require a law degree, including:  

• Assisting attorneys with all aspects of case preparation
• Managing discovery requests, responses and document production
• Drafting written correspondence
• Conducting factual and legal research
• Managing multiple deadlines
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Regular client contact

Benefits:

• Competitive starting compensation between $25 and $30 per hour (dependent on education and experience)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Fully-funded Health Reimbursement Account

Interested candidates should send a resume and contact information for at least two professional references to Katie Fisher at katie@raynorandfarmer.com.