Our growing law firm is looking to hire a family attorney who is fiercely passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times in their lives. Candidates should be adept at preparing necessary legal documents in connection with prenuptial agreements, initiating and finalizing divorces, alimony, child support/child custody, and real estate. Experience in handling legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence is also a must. If you have a proven record of success both in and out of court, apply now! Responsibilities: • Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process • Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed • Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action • Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed • Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgements, and orders for a high volume of cases • Maintain accurate, well-organized client files and case records to ensure matters remain current, compliant, and court-ready • Advocate on behalf of clients by assessing legal and factual issues, understanding client objectives, and developing strategic plans of action tailored to each case • Manage the division of marital assets, including real property, and advise clients on financial and property-related issues arising in dissolution proceedings • Represent clients effectively at court hearings, conferences, and other proceedings, exercising sound judgment and professional advocacy • Draft and review pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, and court orders for a high-volume family law caseload Qualifications: • Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants • Experience at a legal firm working on family law and real estate issues (determining marital property) for at least 1-2 years is required • Prior work or studies in criminal justice preferred • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations • Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required • Demonstrated experience advocating effectively for clients in family law matters, including both contested and negotiated proceedings • Prior legal experience in family law required; additional background in criminal justice or related legal practice areas is a plus • Minimum of 1–2 years of hands-on family law experience , including matters involving real property division • Excellent negotiation, oral advocacy, and written communication skills, particularly in high-conflict and emotionally charged situations • Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California • Licensed and authorized to practice law in the State of California • 3+ years of law firm experience in family law strongly preferred Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 yearly DOE
• Maintain accurate, well-organized client files and case records to ensure matters remain current, compliant, and court-ready • Advocate on behalf of clients by assessing legal and factual issues, understanding client objectives, and developing strategic plans of action tailored to each case • Manage the division of marital assets, including real property, and advise clients on financial and property-related issues arising in dissolution proceedings • Represent clients effectively at court hearings, conferences, and other proceedings, exercising sound judgment and professional advocacy • Draft and review pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, and court orders for a high-volume family law caseload