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Client Development Attorney

Modern Family Law

Client Development Attorney

Oakland, CA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Modern Family Law is growing! We're seeking an experienced Client Development Attorney to join our California team. Our mission is to provide tech-forward solutions and compassionate representation to everyone. If you're ready to practice family law in a whole new way, we encourage you to apply today!

    Check out what our legal team has to say about practicing at MFL: https://youtu.be/jKItYw8V0Mw

    WHAT DOES A CLIENT DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY DO AT MFL?

    Business Development:

    • Act as primary point of contact for potential clients
    • Speak to potential clients over the phone and set up free consultation
    • Partner with California Attorneys in free consultation
    • Assist California Attorneys in signing new clients
    • Perform follow-up communiques to potential clients
    • Act as client retention expert in our California market, partnering with Managing Attorney, Marketing Director, and HR Manager on Attorney training
    • Participate in business development meetings and provide recommendations to Managing Attorney and Marketing Director
    • Act as family law subject matter expert in California market

    Litigation:

    • Perform initial client consultations and retain new clients
    • Advise clients concerning family law matter
    • Prepare and present cases to judicial officers
    • Evaluate issues and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation at all stages of cases using knowledge of legal precedence and results of research and investigation
    • Represent clients in court and other case-related proceedings (i.e. mediation, depositions, etc.)
    • Prepare and draft legal document
    • Negotiate settlements
    • Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issues to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings
    • Provide direction to assigned paralegal
    • Actively participate in networking activities and other endeavors to facilitate referrals

    WHY BE ON OUR TEAM?

    • Culture: We consider ourselves to be a team of equals: everyone is critical to our success and, to that regard, we limit stratification wherever possible.
    • Work/Life Balance: 25 billable hour goal for this position. Unlimited PTO, flexible hours, and work from anywhere.
    • Benefits: “better than tech” comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, retirement, and more!
    • Fulfillment: know that you are valued and are helping people move on peacefully with the rest of their lives. Grow professionally in our training programs and help others to grow as well.

    WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A CLIENT DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY AT MFL?

    • Education / Credentials
      • Juris Doctorate
      • Licensed and in good standings with the California State Bar
    • Experience
      • 5 years experience as a Family Law Attorney
      • Deep subject matter expertise in California Family Law statutes
      • Experience building and developing a caseload
      • Experience coaching other Attorneys in caseload development
      • Experience in legal research and writing; drafting and responding to pleading
      • Litigation experience and proficiency
      • Knowledge of or experience with CCP
    • Skills
      • Compassion for and desire to help others
      • Mentorship and team coaching
      • Consistently exceed your performance goals

    We're proud to be an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. Inclusion and diversity are in our identity! Modern Family Law is happy to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position as well as throughout the application process.

    Be a part of Modern Family Law, be a part of helping people transition to the rest of their lives.

     

     

    Company Description

    Modern Family Law is a tech-forward firm that provides compassionate representation to everyone. We value our employees and provide them with exceptional compensation and benefits and a relaxed work environment. We want you to be an expert in our field. We serve clients who are going through one of the most difficult times of their lives. Everything we do is to ensure our clients are met with compassion and empathy. We believe we should treat clients the way we'd want to be treated if we were the client.

  • Locations
    Oakland, CA • San Jose, CA