Family Law Associate

Talent Search PRO

$175K — $245K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in the State Bar of California
  • 4+ years of legal experience with a focus on Family Law
  • Ability to independently manage client matters
  • Experience in collaborating with attorneys and experts to devise case strategies
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly in court settings

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in all facets of family law, including complex financial issues and custody disputes
  • Draft legal documents such as pleadings and discovery requests accurately
  • Prepare for and conduct settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials
  • Work closely with team members in the family law group to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Engage in professional development and contribute to community outreach

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment for professional growth
  • Opportunity to work on diverse family law cases
  • Collaborative team culture focused on client success
  • Engagement in community initiatives
  • Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Base Salary: $175K - $245K

Our client is a distinguished multi-service law firm, headquartered in downtown San Jose, is seeking a mid-level Family Law Associate to join our Family Law group.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience practicing law in a private firm setting and a demonstrated interest in providing advice and counsel to clients with a broad spectrum of family law issues. Successful candidates will have experience representing clients before judicial officers and in mediations, drafting discovery, drafting pleadings, preparing financial disclosures, working with experts, and conducting settlement negotiations. This person will collaborate with others in the family law group to achieve the best possible results for our clients.

Requirements
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in the State Bar of California
  • 4+ years of legal experience and a demonstrated interest in Family Law
  • Demonstrated ability to handle client matters independently and effectively
  • Proven ability to collaborate with other attorneys and experts to identify legal issues and plan case strategies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in court settings

Key Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in all aspects of family law cases, including complex financial issues, custody, and domestic violence.
  • Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail
  • Prepare for and engage in settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues in our family law group to deliver the best results
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and community engagement

Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $175,000 to $245,000. This range reflects the firm's good faith estimate of potential compensation, which may vary based on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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