We are a fast-paced family law firm committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation possible. We are looking for a full-time associate attorney with a minimum two years of family law experience. We love our work and we want to work with someone who loves it as much as we do!
This position requires strong legal research, writing and analytical skills. Courtroom experience and collaborative negotiation experience required. Prior experience working at the Family Law Facilitator’s office or as a courtroom volunteer a plus. We offer work-from-home flexibility but this position is not fully remote and will require in-person court appearances and office meetings.
Job description:
- Understanding of basic deadlines, Rules of Court, and foundational family law principles
- Communicating effectively with team/staff to ensure tasks are completed and assigned to appropriate team members
- Managing own case load with supervision
- Drafting persuasive client and witness declarations, Judicial Council forms, discovery, settlement offer letters, etc.
- Courtroom advocacy
- Managing case deadlines and litigation calendar
- Communicating effectively and timely with clients/opposing counsel regarding case matters
Qualities we are looking for in a candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Reliable
- Attention to detail and grammar
- Able to communicate in writing effectively and professionally
- Patient and empathetic
- Takes client confidentiality seriously
- Experience providing consultations to prospective clients
- Strong tech skills (need to know how to use basic Word, Excel and other case management programs – MyCase, Asana, Lawyaw, Dissomaster)
- Familiarity with basic service of process rules and basic calendaring practices (hearing deadlines, response deadlines, discovery deadlines)
- Has a sense of humor
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Productivity bonuses
- Origination bonuses
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Generous health benefits package
- Generous paid holidays (including paid week of vacation in December)
- Sick and Vacation time
All responses to this post will remain confidential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- family law: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- license to practice law (Required)
Work Location:
- Hybrid remote in Walnut Creek, CA 94596
