Family Law Associate Attorney

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

Job Overview:

The Family Law Associate Attorney will be responsible for assisting with a caseload of family law matters, providing legal support to clients, and collaborating with other attorneys and staff members.

Duties:

• Assist with a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare pleadings and motions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Attend client meetings, court hearings, and mediation sessions.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff members on case strategy and client representation.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on family law issues.
• Handle administrative tasks related to case management.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar admission in the state of California.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle emotional clients with empathy and positivity.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Education and Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle emotional clients with empathy and positivity.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Client advocacy and counseling abilities.

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.