Family Law Attorney

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
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• 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: [email hidden]

Include

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

🎯 NEXT STEPS

1. Review our website: www.thevirgalawfirm.com http://www.thevirgalawfirm.com
2. Explore our social media
3. Listen to "The Florida Family Law Attorney Podcast"
4. Submit your application
5. Interview to discuss fit
6. 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
• ✉️ [email hidden]
• 🌐 www.thevirgalawfirm.com http://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