Salary
💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per year
About the role
- Handle a broad spectrum of family law matters including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support modifications, and more.
- Manage all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court.
- Prepare for, take, and defend depositions; brief and argue discovery and dispositive motions; and attend mediations.
- Interface with clients and opposing counsel and advocate for client outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with experienced partners who provide mentorship and support professional growth.
- Independently manage caseloads while working as part of the Family Law team.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as an attorney handling family law litigation matters.
- Experience preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions; attending mediations; and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel. Trial experience is a plus!
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs and other pleadings addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex family law matters.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently, while also collaborating with team members.
- Client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Current admission to the California State Bar is required.