Family Law Attorney

Cage & Miles is one of the largest and fastest-growing family law firms in Southern California. Our clients trust us to guide them through some of the most important moments of their lives, and we take that responsibility seriously. We are committed to delivering exceptional service through a team of talented professionals who lead with expertise, compassion, and integrity.

Our growth is fueled by a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and investing in our people. We believe great teams don't happen by accident - they are built through mentorship, professional development, clear expectations, and opportunities to grow.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for individuals who are motivated, client-focused, and excited to help shape the future of our firm. If you're looking for a place where your contributions matter and your career can grow alongside the organization, we'd love to meet you.

About You

• You’re a proven family law attorney with 5+ years of experience and a strong track record of managing complex family law matters.
• You’re an experienced case manager who can strategically manage a caseload, anticipate the needs of a case, and keep matters moving forward.
• You’re an exceptional litigation support with experience supporting an established lead attorney and preparing them for complex litigation and trial.
• You’re highly organized and proactive , able to anticipate what a lead attorney will need, stay ahead of deadlines, and ensure every detail of a case is thoroughly prepared.
• You’re skilled at navigating complex cases , with experience managing a high litigation caseload involving complex financial issues, high-conflict matters, and sophisticated family law issues.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can quickly adapt as priorities shift, cases develop, and urgent issues arise.
• You’re detail-oriented and meticulous in your approach, with the ability to carefully manage the many details, deadlines, and moving pieces of complex cases.

About the Job

You’ll be responsible for:

• Strategically managing a high-volume caseload involving complex financial issues, high-conflict matters, and sophisticated family law issues.
• Thoroughly preparing an established lead attorney for litigation and trial, including organizing case materials, identifying key issues, preparing witnesses and exhibits, and ensuring all necessary details are addressed.
• Anticipating and supporting the needs of a lead attorney throughout the lifecycle of complex litigation, proactively identifying what is needed to keep cases moving forward.
• Carefully crafting important court filings and supporting documents, including pleadings, requests for orders, discovery, client declarations, stipulations, and trial-related documents.
• Expertly researching statutes, case law, opinions, briefs, and other information necessary to support case strategy and prepare the lead attorney for litigation.
• Assiduously following up on correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties to ensure matters stay on track.
• Proactively problem-solving throughout each case, identifying potential issues, developing solutions, and adapting quickly as litigation evolves.
• Collaborating closely with an established lead attorney and the broader team to ensure cases are thoroughly prepared and effectively managed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a family law attorney
• Demonstrated experience supporting an established litigator and preparing a lead attorney for litigation and trial
• Experience managing a high litigation caseload, complex financial issues, complex family law matters, and high-conflict cases
• Must have a Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school
• This is a case management and litigation support role and does not require the attorney to independently litigate or regularly appear in court on behalf of clients.
• This role requires an attorney who thrives in a very fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, welcomes rigorous attention to detail, maintains composure under pressure, and works effectively with driven, exacting colleagues.

In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, FSA account, pet insurance, and 401(k) matching, we’ll offer you perks that you might not find anywhere else, including:

• Compassion : Our attorneys are always treated as people, not as fodder for the legal process.
• Hybrid work arrangement : You will get the best of both worlds with a physical office space, and the ability to work from the comfort of your own home.
• Healthy and supportive work environments : Cage & Miles has been named a Top Workplace by the San Diego Union-Tribune, ranking #2 among businesses with 50 - 149 employees. This is a meaningful achievement driven by the voices of our employees and our shared commitment to excellence.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $165,000, but ultimately will depend on experience.