Family Law Attorney

About this role

Family Law Attorney, Panama City Beach, FL

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

🏖️ Live Where You Vacation | Work With Purpose | Build Your Legacy

Are You Ready to Practice Law the Way It Should Be?

Join a rapidly growing family law firm where your work makes a real impact, your voice is valued, and your career growth is supported. If you want meaningful legal work and a lifestyle surrounded by Florida's most beautiful beaches, this is your chance.

📍 The Location Advantage: Panama City Beach

• Lower cost of living than major metro areas
• No state income tax in Florida

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365 days of beach access

• Fast-growing legal market, less saturated than larger cities
• Family-friendly community with great schools and activities
• Thriving local food and entertainment scene
• Relocation assistance available for out-of-state candidates

🎯 Who We Are

The Virga Law Firm, founded by Gerard Virga (20+ years' experience), stands out with:

• Locations across Florida

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100+ years combined attorney experience

• Florida Bar leadership in Family Law Section committees
• Thousands of families helped move forward
• Award-winning, positive firm culture

Our Core Belief: "Caring is Contagious."

We believe nothing is more important than family. We are advocates, counselors, and champions for clients experiencing challenging times.

💡 Why You'll Love Working Here

Real Work-Life Integration

• Half-Day Fridays (when productivity goals are met)
• Starting 160 hours of PTO annually, with increases over time

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11 paid holidays + 1 flex holiday

• Parental leave
• Flexible scheduling options

True Professional Development

• Paid CLE, bar dues, and certification dues
• Mentorship from leaders in Florida Bar Family Law Section
• Transparent advancement paths
• Collaborative learning and strong administrative support (Discovery Specialists, Paralegals)
• Modern tech stack (Clio, legal tech tools)

Vibrant, Supportive Culture

• No-drama, supportive team focus
• Bonusly recognition program
• Team celebrations and community involvement
• Open door policy from staff to founder

Meaningful Work From Day One

• Handle diverse, challenging family law cases: high-asset divorces, custody, complex matters
• Real courtroom and client-facing experience

🎓 Who You Are

• Required

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar member or willing to waive in/sit for the FL bar
• Demonstrated family law experience (quality over quantity)
• Passion for litigation and courtroom work
• Excellent written/verbal communication
• Organization and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Clio experience is a plus)
• Zoom/virtual hearing proficiency
• The Intangibles:
• Client-first mindset
• Strategic and compassionate
• Team player
• Growth-oriented and resilient
• Purpose-driven
• Experience Level: All backgrounds welcome; role will be tailored to experience, recent grads to experienced attorneys encouraged.
• 📋 What You'll Actually Do
• Manage caseload of family law matters (divorce, custody, alimony, support, modifications, paternity, domestic violence)
• Develop case strategies fit to client needs
• Handle various family law cases
• Provide client-centered legal advice
• Translate legal concepts into clear, compassionate advice
• Represent clients in court, hearings, trials, mediations
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents
• Collaborate with paralegals/support staff and mentor junior team members

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (transparent, based on experience)
• Performance bonuses (not just based on billables)
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance (family coverage options)

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160 hours PTO to start, 11 holidays + 1 flex holiday

• Parental and bereavement leave
• Paid CLE, dues, conference/seminar attendance
• Professional association memberships and mentorship

🌟 Our Core Values

• Excellence in legal practice
• Integrity always
• Compassion for our clients
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Community involvement

🚀 Growth Opportunities

• Partnership track
• Senior/leadership roles
• Practice area specialization
• Lead new offices as we expand
• Florida Bar committee and public speaking/CLE roles

📱 Hear From Our Team

"Our work comes from the heart... providing real help to people is my favorite part." — Angela Campbell, Admin

"The team is always ready to help, no matter how busy." — Henry Picazo, Client Support Coordinator

📝 How to Apply

Send your application to: careers@thevirgalawfirm.com

Include:

• Current resume
• Cover letter (Why family law? What’s your “why”?)
• Writing sample (redacted if needed)
• Two letters of recommendation

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Next Steps

• Review our website: www.thevirgalawfirm.com
• Explore our social media
• Listen to "The Florida Family Law Attorney Podcast"
• Submit your application
• Interview to discuss fit
• Offer and onboarding—welcome!

❓ Faq

Q: I’m not licensed in Florida yet. Can I still apply?

A: Yes! Willingness to sit for/waive into the Florida Bar is sufficient.

Q: Timeline to hire?

A: Immediate, but we focus on finding the right fit.

🌊 Ready to Make the Move?

• Practice meaningful family law with outstanding mentorship
• Live in beautiful Panama City Beach
• Build your career with real growth potential

- Join a team that cares about clients and about you

• Make a positive impact, every day

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

Panama City Beach, FL

📞 850-818-0236

✉️ careers@thevirgalawfirm.com

🌐 www.thevirgalawfirm.com

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"Helping People Move Forward with Their Life"

Job Type: Full-time, In-person

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts (Half-Day Fridays with productivity)

Experience Level: All levels welcome

Practice Area: Family Law

Location: Panama City Beach, FL

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United State