Senior Family Law Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Family Law Associate Attorney with the following responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits:

Job Overview:

The Senior Family Law Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex family law matters, representing clients in court proceedings, negotiating settlements, and providing legal advice and counsel.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare pleadings and motions.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on family law issues.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff members on case strategy and client representation.
• Attend continuing legal education courses and stay updated on changes in family law.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Active Bar admission in the state of California.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits Offered:

• Highly competitive and comprehensive salaries and incentives.
• Proven marketing that brings new clients in the door.
• A Concierge Team (licensed CA attorneys) to intake clients.
• A dedicated Discovery team of attorneys working with our family law litigators.
• An evolving hybrid/WFH policy to promote work/life balance.
• In-house CPA, Forensic Accountant.
• In-house Bar certified MCLE courses, as well as access to resources, and opportunities to attend conferences, seminars, and other educational programming that fosters professional development and growth.
• Pride in training our attorneys to be the best. We have 13 Certified Family Law Specialist Attorneys (CFLS) including a dual-certified Appellate Law Specialist.
• Opportunities for growth, including Partnership.
• 75% employer contribution for all healthcare plans offered. Dental, vision and dependent coverage is available, including domestic partners.
• Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts, with qualifying health plan selection.
• 401(k) participation.
• Paid parking.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This law firm specializes in matters related to divorce law. Their areas of practice include child support, military divorce, spousal support, business valuation, DCSS, contempt, guardianships, stepparent adoption, post-judgement litigation, and more. The firm is located in San Diego, CA.