Family Law Attorney

Family Law Attorney (Relocation Required, Assistance Provided)

Apply for the Family Law Attorney (Relocation Required, Assistance Provided) role at The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

If you are an attorney who wants meaningful work, real autonomy, and a healthier pace of life, this opportunity lets you grow your career and enjoy life outside of work.

Base Salary: $90,000 to $170,000 DOE

Choose Your Compensation Package:

• Option A: $10,000 per year health insurance stipend
• Option B: $15,000 per year relocation and housing assistance for two years
• Option C: $10,000 per year student loan stipend

Additional Compensation:

• $2,500 – $5,000 DOE signing bonus paid after 180 days
• Performance bonuses that are not solely tied to billable hours

Time Off and Work-Life Balance:

• 160 hours PTO to start
• Courthouse holidays plus a flex holiday
• Half-Day Fridays when productivity KPIs are met
• Flexible scheduling
• Parental and bereavement leave

Professional Development and Support:

• 100% paid CLE (courses, conferences, materials)
• All bar dues and certification dues covered
• Mentorship from leaders in the Florida Bar Family Law Section
• Clear advancement pathway including senior and leadership roles
• Opportunities to specialize or assist with new office openings
• Modern legal tech stack including Clio
• Well-trained paralegals, discovery specialists, and administrative staff

Firm Culture:

• Supportive, positive, and community-oriented
• Collaborative environment with open communication
• Bonusly recognition program
• Team celebrations and community involvement

You will step directly into a steady caseload. There is no requirement to bring in clients. Your work will include:

• Divorce, including high-asset matters
• Custody and time-sharing matters
• Alimony and support
• Modifications and enforcement
• Paternity and domestic violence
• Mediation, hearings, and trials
• Drafting, discovery, and strategy development
• Client-facing work from day one
• Collaboration with paralegals and junior team members

You will have frequent courtroom opportunities and the ability to shape cases strategically.

• 0 to 7 years of family law experience
• Litigation experience preferred
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing, or willingness to waive or sit for it
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Organized and self-driven
• Skilled with Microsoft Office (Clio experience is a plus)
• Comfortable using Zoom for virtual hearings

• Client-first mindset
• Strategic and compassionate
• Growth-oriented
• Able to work independently
• Collaborative and professional

• No state income tax
• Lower cost of living than major metro areas
• Growing legal market with less saturation
• High quality of life with year-round beach access
• Strong schools and family-friendly community
• Excellent food, outdoor lifestyle, and local events
• Relocation assistance available

The Virga Law Firm, founded by Gerard Virga, has more than 20 years of experience and:

• Multiple offices throughout Florida
• More than 100 years of combined attorney experience
• Leadership roles within the Florida Bar Family Law Section
• Thousands of families represented
• A culture built on compassion, integrity, excellence, and teamwork

If you want to practice meaningful family law, earn exceptional compensation, live in a coastal community, and grow your legal career with real mentorship and opportunity, we want to meet you.