Attorney Emphasis In Family Law

Seeking a Family Law Attorney We are a Family Law Firm in the city of Ontario, California, looking for an Attorney who has a passion for helping people going through divorce and custody battles. We need an experienced attorney who can hit the ground running and provide clients with outstanding representation. You must have a proven history of building trusted relationships with clients, enjoy litigating family law matters, have excellent negotiation skills for settlement, and be able to review and write persuasive declarations and briefs. This is a full‑time hybrid position based out of Ontario, CA, and involves cases in San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange County Courts. You may work remotely, aside from in‑person court appearances. You must be able to drive to your in‑person hearings. We offer some flexibility with work hours in and out of the office. We are a paperless office, so comfort using technology is a must. Responsibilities Represent clients in court for RFO hearings, DVROs, VSC/MSCs, and trials on divorce, child custody, support issues, and DVROs, as well as during depositions. Draft and review family law pleadings and forms to ensure they are persuasive, correct, and timely filed, while overseeing the work of paralegals and case managers. Conduct telephonic & Zoom conferences with clients to understand their needs, discuss legal strategies, and gather necessary information in a supportive manner. Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel/parties to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. Analyze case information to determine evidence requirements, assign tasks to paralegals for information gathering, and manage document procurement for cases. Qualifications Seeking an Attorney who thrives in litigation, possesses courtroom expertise, and confidently represents clients and the firm. Actively participate in developing case strategies, locate relevant statutes and case laws, and oversee the execution of the strategy by delegating tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate should excel in investigating financial documents, organizing discovery materials, and selecting crucial information to support clients' positions. We require an attorney skilled in negotiating settlements that align with clients' needs and objectives. Our new attorney must exhibit excellent communication skills, balancing empathy with candid feedback to guide clients towards decisions in their best interests. Looking for someone with exceptional writing abilities, capable of crafting persuasive and concise declarations within 5 to 7 pages. Candidates must demonstrate a high Emotional Intelligence (EQ) level, emphasizing the significance of personality, character, intelligence, and integrity in addition to experience and skills. A solid understanding of California Family Law nuances is essential, with experience handling cases involving estates ranging from $200,000 to $2 million, and a commitment to continuous professional growth. We need a flexible attorney who is willing to take on various responsibilities as the firm expands, valuing all tasks regardless of complexity. Seeking a Family Law Attorney who values timely billing practices, understands the importance of recording all billable hours accurately, and maintains contemporaneous time entries without reminders. The ideal candidate should be highly proficient in using multiple computer programs and software, comfortable working with two to three monitors simultaneously, and adept at transitioning to a paperless work environment. Compensation $102,000 - $150,000 yearly plus retention and performance bonuses yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr Law Office of Shelly Jean John