Family Law Attorney for San Diego Office

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to support the legal team in a wide array of family law matters. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in family law and be ready to manage cases from start to finish while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This is a full-time, hybrid position located in San Diego, CA.

Duties:

• Assist senior attorneys in the day-to-day management of family law cases, ensuring efficient and effective case progression.
• Draft legal documents, including letters, pleadings, financial disclosures, mediation briefs, and trial briefs.
• Handle discovery processes such as propounding and responding to discovery, drafting meet and confer letters, and preparing motions to compel.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, including drafting outlines, creating exhibits, and developing witness questions.
• Represent clients in depositions, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft comprehensive memorandums on relevant legal issues.
• Attend and argue motions in ex parte hearings, RFO hearings, and other court proceedings.
• Maintain routine communication with clients to ensure case updates and client satisfaction.
• Manage cases from initial consultation through resolution, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Accurately track billable hours for client billing purposes.

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing with the California Bar.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience practicing family law.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop sound legal strategies.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for client interactions, depositions, and court appearances.
• Superb writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive legal documents.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on producing high-quality, error-free work.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated, with a positive attitude and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active California Bar membership needed.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of California family law.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong case management abilities, including multitasking on various legal matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a legal team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching options.
• Comprehensive dental, health, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Life insurance and paid parental leave.
• Generous paid time off and employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and advancement.
• Employee discounts and referral programs.

Location:

San Diego, CA (Hybrid work arrangement available).

This revised job description ensures confidentiality and removes any references to the original law firm, while maintaining key details for prospective applicants.

If you want to work in a wonderful, old-line San Diego firm that has culture completely unique to itself, this is the place for you. This firm is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in San Diego, known in the community for its expertise, its integrity, and its service. The Firm's lawyers - inspired by its principal founder, who served as the President of the San Diego County Bar, President of the Board of Governors of the California State Bar, and Chairman of the University of California Board of Regents - are encouraged to participate in pro bono and extra-legal community activities. Following his lead, three others of the Firm's lawyers have also served as Presidents of the County Bar Association. Over the course of the Firm's long and proud history, many things have changed, while many other things have remained constant. For instance, the Firm, with new offices overlooking magnificent San Diego harbor, is constantly evolving and expanding its practice areas to better serve the times and its changing clientele. In that spirit, the Firm has grown from three attorneys to more than 60 attorneys, partly through a home-grown program that recruits, trains, and retains some of the brightest young lawyers in the community. Throughout those changes, however, the Firm has retained a deep-seated philosophy, instilled and ingrained by its founding members, based on integrity, service, and community participation. This is a place where people truly love to work!