Family Law Attorney (San Diego)

Company Description The Zhou Law Group is a California family law firm serving clients throughout Northern and Southern California, with offices in San Jose, Pasadena, and San Diego. Led by Certified Family Law Specialists, the firm handles a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, property division, domestic violence, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. The firm is particularly experienced in complex and high-asset cases involving business interests, executive compensation, investments, and multi-state or international assets. With deep roots in immigrant and multicultural communities, the team understands the cultural, financial, and family dynamics that often shape these disputes. The firm combines strategic and disciplined advocacy with compassion and personalized client service, assisting clients in both English and Chinese. Attorneys and legal professionals joining the firm can expect meaningful exposure to sophisticated family law matters in a collaborative, culturally diverse, and results-driven environment.

Role Description This full-time Family Law Attorney role is a hybrid position based in San Diego, allowing a combination of in-office and work-from-home days. The attorney will handle a varied caseload of family law matters, including complex divorces, property division, custody, and support, with attention to culturally nuanced and high-asset issues. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, developing case strategies, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, and preparing for and attending hearings and trials. The role involves taking and defending depositions, negotiating settlements, and collaborating with experts such as forensic accountants, custody evaluators, and financial advisors. The attorney will also maintain clear communication with clients, manage deadlines, and contribute to the firm’s collaborative, culturally informed approach to representation.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and Family Law, with the ability to navigate complex and high-asset family law matters.
• Experience analyzing and resolving a range of Legal Issues in divorce, custody, support, and property division.
• Demonstrated skill in drafting and arguing Motions, including pre-trial, evidentiary, and post-judgment motions.
• Competence in conducting Depositions, including examination of parties, experts, and third-party witnesses.
• Active membership in the California State Bar; certification or substantial experience in family law strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with meticulous attention to detail and strong legal research abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; Mandarin or Cantonese language skills are a plus.
• Comfort with hybrid work arrangements, strong time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
• Commitment to ethical practice, client-centered advocacy, and professional collaboration within a team environment.