Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law

• $120K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-3 years of Family Law experience or litigation background.
  • Active admission to the California State Bar.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail for document handling.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

  • Handle diverse family law cases including divorce, custody, and support.
  • Communicate directly with clients and draft legal documents.
  • Conduct depositions and represent clients in court appearances.
  • Assist in mediation processes effectively.
  • Collaborate within a team to ensure client success.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with additional options.
  • Paid time off covering vacation, sick days, and public holidays.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Continuous training and development opportunities.
  • Remote work eligibility after 6 months.
Full Job Description
Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Associate Attorney to join either our Petaluma office.

To be successful in this role, the Family Law Associate Attorney will:
  • Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.
  • Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
  • Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.


Mandatory Notices for Applicants

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 annually. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Requirements

  • 0-3 years of Family Law experience.
  • Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law.
  • Active admission to the California State Bar.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.

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