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PWCBA welcomes law firms and all government organizations to post their legal professional job opportunities here. There is no charge for this service if your operating office is in Prince William County or the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

To post on the job board, please email the PWCBA Executive Director at, executivedirector@pwcba.org, with the following information:

  • Title of position
  • Location of office
  • Salary range
  • Description of desired experience level
  • Description of the position’s responsibilities
  • Anticipated start date
  • Method of application
  • End date of application acceptance, can be open ended
  • Length of time, in weeks or days, position will be posted on the job board

This information is for planning purposes and will not be shared. Listings cannot be indefinite but each job posting can be renewed

Please use the contact provided for information regarding the job posting.

The Prince William County Bar Association (PWCBA) is a not-for-profit Bar Association, recognized statewide as a leader in furthering the development of its members, fostering programs that serve the local public interest, and ensuring access to justice within Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.  


The Irving Law Firm in Manassas, VA has two openings

FIRST POSITION
Title of position:  Associate Attorney
Location of office: 9253 Mosby St, 2nd floor, Manassas VA 20110
Salary range: $90,000+ depending on experience
Description of desired experience level: 1-5 years, in any mix of family law or other litigation experience
Description of the position’s responsibilities: Negotiate and litigate on behalf of clients, prepare pleadings, develop case strategy (alone or in conjunction with other attorneys, depending on experience)
Anticipated start date: Flexible for the right candidate
Method of application: Email resume and interest to acm@theirvinglawfirm.com
End date of application acceptance: Rolling
Length of time, in weeks or days, position will be posted on the job board: 6 weeks

SECOND POSITION
Title of position: Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Location of office: 9253 Mosby St, 2nd Floor, Manassas VA 20110
Salary range: $40,000-$70,000+ depending on experience 
Description of desired experience level: 1-2 years’ minimum experience as a Legal Assistant or higher
Description of the position’s responsibilities: Work directly with attorneys and clients to provide litigation support (completing discovery, drafting preliminary pleadings, preparing exhibit binders); complexity of assignments will depend on prior experience and paralegal certification
Anticipated start date: Flexible for the right candidate 
Method of application: Email resume and interest to acm@theirvinglawfirm.com
End date of application acceptance: Rolling
Length of time, in weeks or days, position will be posted on the job board: 6 weeks



Legal Services of Northern Virginia, LSNV has two openings


Job Posting No. 1

  • Title of Position: Family Law Practice Chair
  • Location of Office: Can be based at any of our office locations in Virginia
  • Salary Range: $78,000 - $104,000 (based on years of experience and the legal aid pay scale), plus a management stipend (of up to $10,000)
  • Description of Desired Experience Level:
    • The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated commitment to public interest work, survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and a strong desire to assist indigent applicants. Further, the ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
      • Must be either licensed with the Virginia State Bar (in good standing) or have two years of practice in another state (LAC Rule 1A:9).
      • Minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience.
      • Demonstrated commitment to legal aid/pro bono/non-profit work.
      • Demonstrated commitment to working with or assisting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking in a trauma-informed manner.
      • Active involvement in the community, local bar associations, statewide task forces, and other state or local groups and committees that address systemic needs of clients.
      • Superior knowledge of litigating family law matters for survivors of domestic violence.
      • Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
      • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
      • Trauma-informed people management experience, preferred.
  • Description of the Position’s Responsibilities:
    • This full-time attorney position requires demonstrated expertise in the substantive area of domestic violence and family law, overseeing the family law practice group.
    • This is a hybrid position which can be based at any of our office locations in Virginia.
    • Essential Functions:
      • Maintains a limited but active caseload, independently or with other program personnel, of complex and impact matters suitable for an attorney of this level of knowledge and experience.
      • Leads program-wide practice group meetings in the substantive law subject area(s), designed to bring practitioners in the area together to debrief, share ideas, and coordinate strategies.
        • Ensures that the practice area(s) remain high quality, innovative and responsive to the needs of client communities.
        • Responsible for designing and implementing training for the substantive practice area, both internally and externally.
      • Provides active mentoring, supervision, and support to attorneys and paralegals in ongoing cases within the substantive practice area.
      • Develops and maintains a substantive area pleadings bank for program-wide use, pro se informational content, and materials to assist community partners.
      • Cooperates with Managing Attorneys and the Deputy Director of Advocacy to assess needs, provide appropriate staffing of cases, and adjust program priorities.
      • Provides input to Managing Attorneys in the evaluation of attorney/paralegal performance and development in practice areas.
      • Continues to develop expertise in the practice area(s) and serves as a resource to staff on substantive and procedural law, as well as legislative developments in the practice area(s), including providing technical assistance to community partners and the broader legal aid community.
      • Takes a lead role on complex advocacy, including affirmative litigation, appeals, policy advocacy and community outreach or education efforts.
      • Collaborates with the Managing Attorney for Pro Bono to plan, train, mentor, and manage programs within the subject area(s).
      • Works with the Deputy Director of Advocacy and Managing Attorneys to assess and address the needs of the low-income and domestic violence communities in the service area and to facilitate comprehensive and strategic outreach to clients and communities; with the ability to maintain positive relations with diverse populations.
      • Ensures LSNV’s representation and participation in local Coordinated Community Response or other teams responding to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking.
      • Assists with the application, compliance, supervision, and reporting of grants and funders.
      • Serves as an active member of LSNV’s Management Team.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Travel: Up to 30% local travel may be required, depending on the attorney’s location and the specific requirements of the practice group.
  • Anticipated Start Sate: Two weeks following selection
  • Method of Application: Please email your cover letter and resume, detailing your interest in the position, to Crystal Luu-Murdock, Human Resources Manager, at hrlsnv@lsnv.org.
  • End Date of Application Acceptance, Can Be Open Ended: Open Until Filled
  • Length of Time, in Weeks or Days, Position Will Be Posted on the Job Board: 8 Weeks

Job Posting No. 2
  • Title of Position: Family Law Staff Attorney
  • Location of Office: 9240 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110
  • Salary Range: $72,000 - $104,000 (based on years of experience and the legal aid pay scale)
  • Description of Desired Experience Level:
    • Must be licensed with the Virginia State Bar, or have two years of practice in another state (LAC Rule 1A:9).
    • Interest in gaining litigation experience, required.
    • Interest in working with survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault as well as clients of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, and individuals with disabilities.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Commitment to social justice, racial justice, and/or public interest work, strongly preferred.
    • Experience in community engagement and advocacy, strongly preferred.
    • Strong litigation experience, preferred.
    • Legal aid experience, strongly preferred.
    • Multi-lingual (verbal and written), preferred.
  • Description of the Position’s Responsibilities:
    • This full-time attorney position represents victims of crime (particularly survivors of domestic violence) in various civil cases and focuses on protective orders, family law matters, and other civil cases arising out of victimization. The attorney will also focus on recruiting, training, and mentoring pro bono volunteers and will engage in outreach and education for underserved communities.
    • This is a hybrid position which is based in our Prince William office, with occasional evening and weekend commitments outside of regular business hours.
    • Essential Functions:
      • Maintains a full and diverse caseload.
      • Represents clients for both emergency and ongoing litigation, as appropriate.
      • Interacts with clients in a clear, respectful, trauma-informed manner.
      • Maintains general knowledge of family law.
      • Keeps up to date on professional materials and other communications related to the job.
      • Assists in developing and participating in legal outreach and community legal education.
      • Focuses outreach on underserved communities of survivors of domestic violence.
      • Participates in LSNV and external trainings, and provides training internally and externally, as appropriate.
      • Maintains case files and necessary statistical information and participates in supervision consistent with LSNV policies.
      • Supervises the work of paralegals and/or law students, as directed by management.
      • Assists Managing Attorney in maintaining relationships with the local Bar and community.
      • Develops relationships with other community partners.
      • Supports organizational efforts to recruit, train, and mentor pro bono volunteers.
      • Cooperates with other LSNV staff and leadership to foster a collaborative and team environment.
      • Attends office and other program meetings.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Travel: Local travel may be required.
  • Anticipated Start Sate: Two weeks following selection
  • Method of Application: Please email your cover letter and resume, detailing your interest in the position, to Crystal Luu-Murdock, Human Resources Manager, at hrlsnv@lsnv.org.
  • End Date of Application Acceptance, Can Be Open Ended: Open Until Filled
  • Length of Time, in Weeks or Days, Position Will Be Posted on the Job Board: 8 Weeks


For reference, attached are the job announcements with additional information.


Thanks so much!

Crystal Luu-Murdock, SHRM-CP (she/her/hers)
Human Resources Manager 
Legal Services of Northern Virginia | 10700 Page Avenue | Suite 100 | Fairfax, VA 22030

P: 703.778.6805
F: 571.386.0632
E: cluu-murdock@lsnv.org



City of Manassas Attorney job opportunty.
The link can be found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/manassas/jobs/5182312/city-attorney

Candidates will need to apply through that link.

  • Title of position: City Attorney
  • Location of office: Manassas, VA
  • Salary range: $151,103.64 - $279,541.73 Annually
  • Description of desired experience level: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree followed by admission to the Virginia State Bar is required.  Candidates should have a minimum of seven to ten years of progressively responsible related experience in all aspects of municipal law, such as that gained as a City/County Attorney or Assistant City/County Attorney, as well as senior supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.    
  • Description of the position’s responsibilities: City Attorney serves as chief legal counsel for the City government and is independently responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the City Council, the City Manager, and City departments. 
  • Anticipated start date: February - March 2026
  • Method of application: Link provided
  • End date of application acceptance, can be open ended: Open ended
  • Length of time, in weeks or days, position will be posted on the job board: 60 days to start

Thank you!

Kate Bonanno, PHR
HRBP - Talent
City of Manassas | Human Resources Department
9027 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
703-257-8420

 

 

 

Photos of PWCBA Members and activities around Manassas, Virginia 2021 and 2022