Family Law Associate

Hoge Fenton, a distinguished multi-service law firm, headquartered in downtown San Jose, is seeking a Family Law Associate to join our Family Law group. Theidealcandidatewillhave4+yearsofexperiencepracticinglawinaprivatefirmsettingandademonstratedinterestinprovidingadviceandcounseltoclientswithabroadspectrumoffamilylawissues.Successfulcandidateswillhaveexperiencerepresentingclientsbeforejudicialofficersandinmediations,draftingdiscovery,draftingpleadings,preparingfinancialdisclosures,workingwithexperts,andconductingsettlementnegotiations.Thispersonwillcollaboratewithothersinthefamilylawgrouptoachievethebestpossibleresultsforourclients. Requirements Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school Active membership in the State Bar of California Demonstrated ability to handle client matters independently and effectively Proven ability to collaborate with other attorneys and experts to identify legal issues and plan case strategies Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in court settings Key Responsibilities Represent clients in all aspects of family law cases including complex financial issues, estates, cryptocurrency, closely held businesses, VC funds, and sophisticated executive compensation packages, divorce, custody, and domestic violence Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail Prepare for and engage in settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials to achieve favorable outcomes for clients Collaborate closely with colleagues in our family law group to deliver the best results Participate in ongoing professional development and community engagement Location This position can be based in any of our offices: Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose), Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), or Peninsula (San Mateo). Travel between locations may be necessary. Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary for this position ranges from $175,000 to $245,000. This range reflects the firm’s good faith estimate of potential compensation, which may vary based on experience, qualifications, and skill set. Equal Opportunity Statement Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity. We strive to recruit and retain a workforce that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and individuals of all ages, races, creeds, religions, colors, national origins, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities/gender expressions, disabilities, or military and veteran statuses. Our environment is collegial, collaborative, flexible, and supportive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC