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Real Estate & Civil Litigation Attorney

Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.
Full-time
On-site
Charlottesville, VA, United States
Job Overview
Want to have the freedom to take the cases that interest you and perfect your litigation skills while earning a salary and having unlimited monthly bonus opportunity? Consider the associate attorney position we have open.

Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. is an established law firm with offices in Charlottesville, Lake Monticello, Harrisonburg, and Staunton, Virginia. Our firm is looking for a Litigation Attorney to handle a wide array of real estate and civil litigation matters. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, a great team player, has a positive attitude, and who will develop strong relationships with our large client base while providing quality and effective representation. And you won't be thrown to the wolves You'll work under the direct supervision of a partner until such time as you are ready to manage your own cases.

About Us:

With over 35 years in the Virginia legal industry, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and taking care of our employees, so they are empowered to do their very best work. It's our mission to provide high quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

J.D. and an active Virginia Bar license
2+ years' experience as a practicing litigation attorney and strong desire to develop additional bench and jury trial skills
Strong interest in developing real estate and civil litigation experience
Self-starter with demonstrated experience in litigation
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
Court room experience
Ability to communicate regularly with clients on a range of practice group topics
Ability to multi-task and operate against inflexible deadlines both in a team environment and independently
Client development and marketing experience
Excellent attention to detail
_Must love dogs! We have several in the office every day._

The following qualifications are preferred:

Bench trial experience
Experience with time keeping billing system
Experience with document management programs

Our Philosophy:

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities.

Associate Compensation :

We offer an annual salary with a unique opportunity to earn a significant monthly bonus. Each of our attorneys receives a monthly Profit and Loss statement. Attorneys keep 25% of their monthly profit as a bonus. This compensation model has been very successful and well supported. Our associates earn an average of $7,000.00 per month bonus.

Promotion Opportunities :

We have developed a "Path to Full Partnership," which includes promotion to Junior Partner with increased bonus compensation percentages.

What our attorneys are saying about working at TGB :

"I think one of the nicer aspects is the casual atmosphere of the law firm. We are professional and competent, but we are not an overly formal law firm."
"I appreciate the degree of personal freedom and independence attorneys have to manage individual practices as we see fit."
"My favorite thing that I always tell folks about the firm is how supportive the partners are of associate attorneys and each other. Any time you go to someone with a question or a problem, they'll help you solve it."
"Staff is also extremely helpful, professional and competent. It is very nice to have people you can rely on when you are busy with other tasks."

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following:

Cover letter
Resume

Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are being conducted in-person. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person