Family Law Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable family law firm based in San Francisco is seeking a Family Law Attorney to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with one of the firm's founding partners, handling complex family law cases, particularly those involving high-net-worth clients. The firm provides a collaborative work environment, with a strong emphasis on professional growth, work-life balance, and client-focused service. This hybrid or remote position is perfect for experienced attorneys who are passionate about family law and want to contribute to a supportive, innovative firm.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Work directly with a founding partner to manage family law cases, focusing on complex divorce and high-net-worth client matters.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and advocacy in family law cases.
• Engage in legal research and case analysis, ensuring thorough understanding of relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Handle trial preparation, client management, and legal correspondence.
• Build and maintain client relationships with a compassionate, client-focused approach.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal professionals, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Manage multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring timely and efficient progress.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of family law experience or 7+ years of civil litigation experience (family law experience preferred, but not required).
• Strong written, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Well-versed in civil law, including knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and assess the strengths and weaknesses of cases.
• Strong emotional intelligence, patience, and empathy when working with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, commitment to excellence, and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.

Skills:

• Expertise in family law and civil litigation (preferred).
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence and client management abilities.
• Experience in trial preparation and litigation strategy.
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple cases.

Benefits:

• Flexible, hybrid or remote work environment.
• Work-life balance.
• Support for professional development and continued growth.
• Collaborative and empathetic work culture.
• Opportunities to work with high-net-worth clients in complex family law matters.

The firm's practice areas include asset division, child custody and support, complex divorce, spousal support, domestic violence, parentage, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Working closely with clients, these highly skilled attorneys develop the most effective strategies based on clients' needs and goals. In order to deliver the best results, the firm selects cases when it knows it can meet expectations. The attorneys have earned national and regional awards and are recognized as being the best in the family law field.