Family Law Associate Attorney

Hybrid, Great Benefits, Mentorship This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colleen Gormley Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year A bit about us: Our client, a premier Southern California Family Law firm is seeking to add ambitious litigators to their team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for family law and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients. Why join us? Medical/Dental/Vision 401(k) Match Paid Time Off Health Savings Account (HSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Firm-Sponsored Networking & Events Job Details Responsibilities: 1. Representing clients in family law proceedings. 2. Conducting legal research to stay abreast of changes in family law and to support case preparation. 3. Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements. 4. Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients in an effort to resolve matters efficiently and amicably. 5. Providing sound legal advice to clients, ensuring they understand their rights and options. 6. Collaborating with team members to strategize and prepare for court proceedings. 7. Maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times. 8. Participating in business development and networking activities to grow the firm's family law practice. Qualifications: 1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. 2. A minimum of 2 years of experience practicing family law. 3. Active member in good standing with the State Bar. 4. Proven experience in negotiation, legal research, and legal writing. 5. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients. 6. Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism and integrity. 7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound decisions. 8. High level of initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 9. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy