Senior Associate Attorney for Irvine Office

Job Overview:
A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney specializing in Family Law to join their growing team in Irvine, California. This full-time, hybrid position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will bring at least seven years of experience in family law litigation or related civil litigation fields. The successful attorney will be responsible for managing a caseload, leading a legal team, and representing clients in court.

Duties:

• Oversee a team of legal professionals, including senior and junior attorneys, and paralegals.
• Manage and prioritize caseloads, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are appropriately delegated.
• Prepare complex legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Review and finalize materials before filing or service.
• Conduct client and expert meetings, providing high-level guidance and support.
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, and settlement conferences.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of family law experience, including extensive litigation exposure.
• Strong understanding of California Family Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and Evidence Code.
• Proven experience in managing complex family law matters, including high-conflict divorce and parentage cases.
• Expertise in legal research, writing, and preparation of detailed legal documents.
• Prior leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency with Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and legal software (Xspouse/Xarrears).

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and complex legal cases.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in legal documentation.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• In-house training and paid continuing education opportunities.

This is a full-time position offering a competitive compensation and benefits package. The position is based in Irvine, California, with a hybrid work model.

With over 185 years of combined legal experience, this Orange County Family Law firm provides the right representation during divorce or other family law matters. Clients can count on the firm to support legal counsel that leads to a better outcome. They genuinely care about their clients by upholding their core values: Legal excellence, Client service, Personal commitment, Communication, and Cost-effective representation. This firm offers an efficient way to communicate with clients online, as well as the ability to use an online bill pay system. This firm has an in-house Certified Public Accountant (CPA), which gives it an ability to handle complex financial issues that arise from the divorce process. Their clients have the convenience of obtaining tax and legal advice under one roof. Other benefits that come along with an in-house CPA are no need to pay separate large retainers for preliminary forensic accountants; an enhanced ability to evaluate cases, and provide an initial financial case plan, and an ability to bring a high level of financial analysis. Their custody lawyers in Orange County, CA have relationships with therapists and can offer one complimentary hour of therapy to the clients. Their area of expertise includes family law, children issues, property division, divorce.