Family Law Associate Attorney

About the Role

Join a small growing family law practice in San Diego as an associate attorney. You will manage a family law caseload independently with support from principal and senior attorneys available when needed and provide high-quality representation while maintaining a reasonable caseload.

What Youll Do

• Manage family law cases from intake through resolution taking responsibility for case progress and day-to-day decisions.
• Represent clients in matters involving custody support property division and domestic violence.
• Draft motions declarations and settlement agreements.
• Maintain organized case files communicate clearly with clients and manage billing entries.
• Handle a monthly minimum of 110 billable hours while maintaining a manageable caseload.

What Were Looking For

• At least 5 years of recent dedicated family law experience primarily focused on family law matters and current work as a family law attorney.
• A California law license and a record with no discipline by the State Bar of California.
• Substantive knowledge of custody support property division and domestic violence matters.
• Experience managing an independent caseload or experience in a second-chair or supervised role with readiness to take the next step.
• Independent drafting experience with motions declarations and settlement agreements.
• Strong organization attention to detail and communication skills along with experience using case management software and QuickBooks for billing entries.
• Certified Family Law Specialist status is not required but is considered an advantage.
• No criminal conviction for domestic violence and no permanent criminal or civil restraining order or harassment order issued against you.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $180000 to $225000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

This is primarily an in-office on-site role based in San Diego California.