Position Type: Full-Time; Remote position (option to with in San Francisco office as needed)
Experience Level: 1-3 Years
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Family Law Attorney to join our established law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. The ideal candidate will have a background in family law, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping clients navigate sensitive and complex legal issues. Please do not apply if you [i] do not have family law experience and [ii] you do not have a bar number from the CA State Bar.
Primary Responsibilities of the Junior Associate Attorney:
- Represent family law clients in court for settlement conferences, motion hearings, status conferences, and trial.
- Prepare court pleadings, including for divorce cases, child custody matters, and related issues such as property valuation, characterization, and division, child and spousal support, and other financial matters including business valuations.
- Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients in a professional and effective manner.
- Communicate clearly, consistently, and discreetly with clients, other lawyers on the case, experts, consultants, the court, etc.
- Assist attorneys with mediation cases.
- Support attorneys with prioritization of tasks and various deadlines.
- Attend networking events to represent the law firm as agreed upon (this will be an infrequent task).
- Work collaboratively with other lawyers and staff.
Qualifications:
- Have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in California and should have 1 to 3 years of family law experience.
- Ability to appear in court in all Bay Area Courts (in person as needed, and remotely in other instances).
- Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to skillfully draft motions, pleadings, letters, memos, and other documents.
- Ability to handle sensitive and emotionally charged situations with professionalism and empathy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent research skills, and preferred experience with DissoMaster or Xspouse and Westlaw or Lexis.
- Commitment to ethical practice of the law and possessing high level of integrity.
Why Join Us?
Mentorship: Learn from a highly experienced family law attorney and gain exposure to both litigation and mediation practices.
Flexibility: Work in a flexible, supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers options for remote and office work.
Career Growth: As an attorney at our firm, you will be exposed to a variety of challenging family law cases and will have the opportunity to grow in your practice under the guidance of seasoned professionals.
Immediate Impact: We are excited for you to jump right in and be heard on the job. As a valued member of our team, your contributions will make a real difference, and we encourage fresh perspectives and strategy.
We invite you to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our clients. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your family law career with a supportive team, we encourage you to apply!
Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line “Application for Family Law Associate Position.” We look forward to hearing from you.