Family Law Associate Attorney

Job Title: Family Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in San Diego is seeking a skilled and dedicated Family Law Associate Attorney to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience in family law to contribute to the firm’s success and grow professionally in a collaborative, hybrid work environment. The role offers the chance to work on a variety of cases and interact closely with clients and senior attorneys.

Duties:

• Manage family law cases under the supervision of senior attorneys
• Draft legal documents including letters, pleadings, financial disclosures, mediation briefs, and trial briefs
• Respond to and propound discovery, and draft motions to compel
• Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits, and handle both defending and taking depositions
• Formulate witness questions for trials and evidentiary hearings
• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed memorandums
• Attend ex parte hearings, RFO hearings, and other family law matters
• Maintain regular client contact and manage cases from inception to resolution
• Track and record billable hours accurately

Requirements:

• Active membership and good standing with the California State Bar
• 3-5 years of experience in family law
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude with a proactive, team-oriented approach

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• California State Bar License (required)

Skills:

• Legal writing and research
• Case management
• Client relations
• Strong oral advocacy
• Drafting legal documents and filings

Job Location:

• San Diego, CA (Hybrid work arrangement)

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health insurance, including HSA and FSA options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Referral program

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!