Family Law Attorney

Description

Family Law Attorney - $140,000-$160,000 + Bonus | Hybrid

Are you an experienced family law attorney who wants meaningful work, courtroom experience, and a team that actually supports you?

We represent clients in some of the most important and difficult situations of their lives - including complex divorces, high-conflict custody disputes, domestic violence matters, property and real estate division, and Dependency/CPS cases.

We are looking for an attorney who is confident in the courtroom, strong in negotiations, organized, and genuinely committed to advocating for clients.

This is not a position where you will be left on your own without support. Our attorneys work with a strong team of paralegals and support staff who help keep cases organized and moving forward so you can focus on practicing law and serving clients.

Ready For Your Next Move? We are looking for someone who wants to practice family law, be in the courtroom, build strong client relationships, and be part of a team that has their back. If that sounds like the kind of firm you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

What You Can Expect

• $140,000-$160,000 annual salary + bonus
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Office time required, with flexibility outside of the office
• Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience
• A supportive, experienced staff
• Opportunity to take ownership of your cases and make strategic decisions
• A growing practice with a steady flow of family law matters
• A team environment where your success matters

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing
• Manage family law cases from intake through resolution
• Represent clients at in-person court hearings and appearances
• Handle divorce, legal separation, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and property division matters
• Handle high-conflict custody and domestic violence cases
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, discovery, and other legal documents
• Analyze cases and develop effective litigation and settlement strategies
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and work toward favorable resolutions
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients
• Work closely with paralegals and support staff to keep cases organized and moving
• Maintain accurate and complete client files
• Protect and advocate for clients' interests throughout the legal process

Qualifications

What We're Looking For
• 3+ years of family law experience
• Active California Bar membership and in good standing
• Strong courtroom and litigation experience
• Experience with custody, child support, spousal support, divorce, property division, and domestic violence matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to remain calm and strategic in high-conflict situations
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with a team
• A genuine commitment to client service and advocacy