Family Law Associate

Job Overview

A law firm is recruiting a Family Law Associate to join its Dispute Resolution team in Los Angeles. This position is ideal for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in family law, handling both contentious and non-contentious family matters. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex financial disputes, divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and more. Additionally, the role will include business development responsibilities and the chance to contribute to the team’s growth and profile.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Manage contentious and non-contentious family matters for a diverse client base.

• Handle divorce matters, including complex financial disputes, property division, and spousal support.

• Prepare and review marital agreements (prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements).

• Represent clients in child custody matters, including paternity and visitation arrangements.

• Provide comprehensive advice on all areas of family law.

• Contribute to the team's profile by engaging in business development activities, such as writing articles, attending events, and building networks with private wealth contacts and intermediaries.

• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience practicing in a family law group at a law firm.

• California Bar membership in good standing.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a family law team.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Excellent drafting, writing, research, and communication skills.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.

• In-depth analytical ability and intellectual curiosity.

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality work.

• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Family law experience, including divorce, child custody, and prenuptial agreements.

• Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and manage complex cases.

• Attention to detail and precision in legal documentation.

• Ability to contribute to business development and relationship-building.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the family law practice.

• Collaborative work environment with exposure to high-profile family law cases.

• Support from a diverse team with access to expertise in other legal areas such as tax, trust litigation, and corporate law.

This law firm has been serving its clients for more than 100 years. They represent clients for their personal and business needs. This law firm counsels on business and personal legal services. Some of these include: charities, corporate, brands, sport, tax, hotel, immigrants, divorce & family law, wealth restructuring and real estate. The firm has grown dramatically across the United States, Australia and Asia. More recently it has expanded to Singapore, opened three new California (in Los Angeles and San Diego) offices and launched in Tokyo.