Associate Attorney (Family Law)

Associate Attorney Family Law

Nijmeh Law, P.C. San Jose, CA

Starting Salary : $90,000 to 110,000 / year + exponential growth opportunity

Nijmeh Law, P.C. is a rapidly expanding family law firm serving clients across the Bay Area. We handle complex and high-stakes matters, including custody litigation, DVROs, support disputes, property division, and multi-county proceedings.

We are seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of family law experience who is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and ready for accelerated growth in a high-volume, high-quality practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a firm in active expansion, where your compensation and career trajectory can rise exponentially based on skill, initiative, and billable-hour performance.

Position Overview

The Associate Attorney will work directly with the Managing Attorney on active litigation and settlement matters. You will take on substantial responsibility, including drafting, client communications, negotiation, discovery, and hearings appropriate to your experience level.

This role is ideal for an attorney who wants significant courtroom exposure, rapid skill development, and a clear path to senior roles within the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft RFOs, responsive declarations, discovery motions, and MSAs
• Conduct client meetings, issue-spotting, and case-strategy discussions
• Handle court appearances independently (commensurate with experience)
• Prepare and review disclosures, discovery responses, and evidentiary packets
• Manage a caseload of 1015 matters with increasing autonomy over time
• Collaborate effectively with paralegals and legal assistants
• Maintain accurate and timely billing entries

What We Offer

Starting salary : $90,000 to $110,000 / year, with rapid increases tied to :

Demonstrated litigation and writing skills

Billable-hour production

Ability to independently manage and resolve cases

Performance-based bonuses

Structured training and direct mentorship

Weekly case-strategy meetings with the Managing Attorney

Clear advancement path :

Associate Senior Associate Lead Attorney Partnership-track potential

Strong paralegal support and robust internal systems

Your growth here is not capped. High performers advance and are compensated significantly faster than in traditional family law firms.

Qualifications

Required :

J.D. and active California Bar license (in good standing)

Minimum 2 years of experience practicing family law

Strong legal writing and analytical skills

Ability to manage deadlines and maintain high-quality work product

Professionalism with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

Courtroom experience with RFOs, DVROs, or settlement conferences

Experience with multi-issue dissolution or complex property matters

How to Apply

Please submit :

Resume

Brief cover letter describing your interest in this role

Writing sample (510 pages; motion, brief, or declaration)

Thank you for your interest in working with our firm!

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location : In person

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