Domestic & Family Law Senior Associate
We’re hiring a Senior Family Law Attorney who wants to practice at a high level and integrate their
faith meaningfully into their work.
Who We Are
The vision of Simms Showers LLP is to integrate our faith into the practice of law with excellence, to help
people and glorify God. We are a mission-driven firm in the fullest sense. Our shared faith shapes how
we treat one another, how we approach our work, and how we understand what it means to serve clients
with excellence.
The culture is both intellectually rigorous and genuinely warm. We collaborate closely, invest in one
another, and enjoy working together.
The Role
This is a full-scope domestic role with meaningful responsibility and day-to-day autonomy. You will serve
as lead counsel on your matters, managing cases from the initial client consultation through resolution
(whether by negotiated settlement or trial) and through appeal when appropriate.
Your work will include:
- Case strategy and client counseling
- Drafting and filing pleadings
- Managing discovery
- Motions practice and brief writing
- Negotiation and mediation
- Temporary (pendente lite) and final hearings
- Regular court appearances in Virginia state courts
You will be supported at every stage by a seasoned, accessible team that is genuinely invested in your
success, but this role is not designed for someone who needs step-by-step oversight.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a clear path for growth, with compensation that rewards performance over time.
- $150,000 – $250,000+ compensation package, tailored to your experience, qualifications,
practice, and any existing book of business. Our collections and productivity incentive program
provides exceptional upside for high-performing attorneys - Clear advancement tracks with partnership opportunity
- Significant retirement benefits including a 401(k) with 4% firm match, cash balance contributions
and profit-sharing contributions - Multiple health insurance options with the firm paying 75% of individual premiums for all plans
and 60% for qualified dependents
Qualifications
We are seeking a lawyer who wants their professional life to reflect their faith and has been looking for a
firm where that is possible.
- A minimum of 3 years of domestic and family law experience, 5+ years preferred
- Active Virginia Bar Admission
- Strong ability to work independently and manage a caseload
- Willingness to travel to courts across Northern Virginia
- Demonstrated litigation experience in divorce, custody and child support
- Experience supervising work of junior associates and/or paralegals
Apply & Learn More
To apply, click here. For additional information, please see our LinkedIn and Mission Statement.
