Family Law Attorney

Fair Cadora, APC

$120K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California
  • Experience in family law practice
  • Strong communication skills for client and court interactions
  • Ability to manage an active caseload and drive timely resolutions
  • Collaborative team player, comfortable working with attorneys and support staff

Responsibilities

  • Conduct consultations with potential family law clients
  • Manage case progression in alignment with client objectives
  • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
  • Make court appearances and conduct legal depositions
  • Draft legal documents including motions and declarations
  • Perform legal research and compose legal memoranda
  • Maintain strong client relationships throughout cases

Benefits

  • 4-day (32-hour) work week with full pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Quarterly performance-based bonuses without a cap
  • Full reimbursement for MCLE tuition and licensing fees
  • Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays
  • Opportunities for company events and community volunteering
Full Job Description
Position Available:

Fair Cadora, APC is seeking Family Law Attorneys to join our growing family law practice in San Diego. These are onsite or hybrid full-time roles with a 4-day, 32-hour work week with full pay.

Compensation:

Expected total compensation, including quarterly bonuses: $130,000 - $200,000+ per year
Base Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year, dependent on experience
Quarterly Bonuses: No cap, tied to clear and transparent metrics

Benefits:
  • 4-day (32-hour) work week
  • Medical insurance (offering Blue Shield, Sharp, and Kaiser plans)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Quarterly bonuses based on clear metrics
  • Full MCLE tuition and licensing fee reimbursement
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Fun company events and volunteer opportunities

What You'll Do:

You will carry an active family law caseload and be expected to move matters forward with skill and diligence. Day-to-day, this includes:
  • Conduct consultations with potential clients
  • Managing cases in alignment with client objectives and driving timely resolution
  • Communicating with opposing counsel, clients, and the court via phone, email, and correspondence
  • Making court appearances and conducting depositions
  • Drafting declarations, motions, discovery, judgments, and trial briefs
  • Conducting legal research and writing memoranda of points and authorities
  • Maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with clients throughout their matter
  • Providing litigation support for other attorneys when needed
Who We're Looking For:

You are licensed by and in good standing with the State Bar of California and work well as part of a small, collaborative team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter telling us about your legal background and what draws you to this role.

Our interview process includes an initial phone screen, followed by an in-person interview with the Partners and Director of Administrative Operations.

Applications will be kept confidential.

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