Associate Attorney - Family Law
Pay: $120,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year
Job description:
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected family law team where your work directly impacts clients during some of the most important moments of their lives.
- Handle meaningful, high-touch family law matters with the support of an experienced and collaborative team.
- Build your career in a practice that values strong advocacy, compassion, and excellent client service.
- Gain hands-on experience in court appearances, negotiations, legal drafting, and case strategy.
- Open to attorneys at different experience levels, with compensation that reflects experience and ability.
- Competitive salary, full benefits, and a realistic path toward long-term growth.
Location: This full-time role is based in either our San Mateo or Campbell, California office. It starts in-office, with the possibility of a future hybrid arrangement depending on experience, performance, and trust built over time.
Note: Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California State Bar. Family law experience is strongly preferred, though strong civil litigation attorneys with transferable experience will also be considered.
About Us We are a client-centered law firm focused on helping individuals and families navigate complex family law matters with skill, compassion, and practical guidance. Our team takes pride in delivering thoughtful counsel, strong advocacy, and a high standard of service in every case. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent clients in family law matters including custody, support, property division, and restraining order matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, settlement agreements, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and develop practical, case-specific legal strategies
- Appear in court and advocate for clients in hearings, conferences, and other proceedings
- Negotiate settlements and help resolve disputes efficiently and effectively
- Manage deadlines, billable work, and multiple active matters in a fast-paced practice
- Work closely with clients, experts, consultants, and internal team members
- Provide clear, strategic, and compassionate counsel throughout the life of each case
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar license and good standing required
- Family law experience strongly preferred
- Civil litigation experience with strong transferable skills may also be considered
- Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and case management ability
- Able to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines consistently
- Comfortable working in an in-office environment with potential for future hybrid flexibility
- Ability to meet a 125 billable hour per month expectation
Why You Will Love Working Here
- You will do work that is meaningful, personal, and intellectually engaging
- You will be part of a supportive team that values professionalism, compassion, and strong results
- You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and take on increasing responsibility
- You will work in a firm environment that values both client care and high-quality legal work
- You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, full benefits, and long-term opportunity
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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