Please Note:
- Family law experience is required.
- Eligible candidates must be licensed in California.
- CFLS or eligibility a plus.
- This is a hybrid role.
About the job
Exceptional firm looking for exceptional individuals to grow with! We are a growing multi-office family law firm that seeks candidates that are interested in working for a firm that offers a competitive salary and benefits package to chosen candidates. As a Family Law Attorney at the firm, you will manage your own cases while also providing support to other attorneys on complex cases.
- Litigate a family law matter from start to finish with actual courtroom experience. The firm currently handles: custody, visitation, support, protective orders, and all other aspects of Divorce, Domestic Violence, and Paternity cases
- Develop family law cases by conducting research on various issues
- Have strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Attend depositions, mediation, and hearings
- Review, analyze, and draft legal documents with strong organization, planning, prioritization, and time management skills
- Communicate with knowledge and compassion with clients of various levels of sophistication regarding technical matters
- Communicate effectively with a variety of contacts, including outside attorneys, senior management, clients, and support staff with a high level of personal integrity and professional ethics
- Track and manage billable hours and ensure all aspects of client and case management are properly met
Requirements
Basic Requirements
- A four-year undergraduate degree, followed by three years at a law school to obtain a Juris Doctor, or JD, degree.
- Family law experience is required.
- Eligible candidates must be licensed in California.
- CFLS (Certified Family Law Specialist) or eligibility is a plus.
- Litigate a family law matter from start to finish with actual courtroom experience. Experience in custody, visitation, support, protective orders, and all other aspects of Divorce, Domestic Violence, and Paternity cases
- Develop family law cases by conducting research on various issues
- Have strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Benefits
This is a full-time position with a very competitive pay package, paid sick time, vacation, and holidays, as well as a 401(k) program. There are numerous events and employee-centered benefits, family events and outings, as well as short days on Friday!
Featured benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Resonsibilities: 7 years of experience working in civil litigation,Preferably at an insurance defense law firm with General Liability exposure. This position include but are not limited to litigation case management Public records review Preparation of filings and documents Document summaries Mediation Deposition Trial preparation Paralegals are expected to record and bill their time. Candidates must be highly organized with strong communication skills and be fully computer literate (including proficiency in Word/Outlook). Candidates must also be capable of typing/preparing documents, including correspondence and other legal documents.