Family Law Litigation Attorney

Join a respected boutique family law practice handling sophisticated, high-impact matters for clients throughout Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area. Work on meaningful family law cases involving complex divorce, high-conflict custody, support, adoption, mediation, and high-net-worth asset division. Take ownership of cases from strategy through resolution, including court appearances, depositions, hearings, settlement conferences, and trials. Enjoy flexibility through a hybrid work model while still staying connected to clients, courts, and the team when in-person presence matters. Be part of a high-touch, modern legal practice that values responsiveness, discretion, strong client relationships, and excellent legal work. Grow in a collaborative environment with performance-based bonuses, strong benefits, professional development, and meaningful client impact. Location: This role is based in Foster City, CA with a flexible hybrid structure. Candidates should live in the Bay Area and be available for in-person court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and firm needs as required. Note: Candidates must have an active California Bar license, 5+ years of family law experience, and substantial family law litigation and courtroom experience. About Us We are a boutique family law firm serving individuals and families throughout Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area. Our team handles sophisticated and emotionally complex family law matters with skill, discretion, compassion, and strategic focus. Confidential Employer. Job Description Manage sophisticated family law matters from start to finish, including divorce, custody, support, adoption, mediation, and property division. Represent clients in family court proceedings, hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, depositions, and trials. Draft and review motions, pleadings, declarations, marital settlement agreements, parenting plans, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and other court filings. Counsel clients through sensitive and high-stakes family transitions with clarity, empathy, and sound legal strategy. Handle complex asset division matters involving business interests, founder's stock, carried interest, offshore accounts, real estate, and other high-net-worth issues. Proactively manage deadlines, court calendars, case strategy, client communication, and upcoming deliverables. Work closely with attorneys and support staff to deliver efficient, responsive, and exceptional client service. Drive cases forward with professionalism, organization, accountability, and strong litigation judgment. Qualifications Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Active California Bar license in good standing. 5+ years of family law experience. Strong family law litigation background, including courtroom appearances and trial exposure. Experience managing divorce, custody, support, and property division matters. Ability to independently manage sophisticated cases and communicate effectively with clients. Strong legal writing, research, drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Highly organized, proactive, responsive, and professional. Must reside in the Bay Area and be available for required in-person court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and firm needs. Why You Will Love Working Here You will handle meaningful, sophisticated family law matters where your work directly impacts clients and families. You will join a modern, high-quality practice that combines strong legal advocacy with compassionate client service. You will have the flexibility of hybrid work while still maintaining strong connection to the team and the courts. You will work in an environment that values professionalism, responsiveness, discretion, and strategic thinking. You will have room to grow, develop, and contribute to a respected Bay Area family law practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Placement