Family Law Attorney

*Schank Family Law, an established and respected Family Law firm throughout California, is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our San Jose team!*

*Description:*

* The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy, fast-paced family law firm environment.
* Essential responsibilities may include one or more of the following: Settling cases, working with clients to assist with discovery and other client related matters, prepare memorandums, charts and tables as needed, conduct legal research.
* The attorney will also perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts including analysis, drafting, negotiating and consulting.
* The candidate should be able to resolve routine and moderately complex to complex legal matters within the areas of responsibility with minimal supervision as well as perform an independent analysis of unique problems and propose solutions.
* The candidate will execute processes for various types of legal documents, organize, maintain, and review non-litigation materials and documents as needed.
* The attorney will also monitor case schedules and filing deadlines, monitor paralegals and office staff.
* The ideal candidate will also manage all legal files and records for discovery, investigation and processing including the monitoring and management of discovery, case calendar and other deadlines, follow up on investigation requests and serve as liaison in gathering documents, evidence, correspondences for legal proceedings and other legal matters.
* The attorney will also perform a full range of legal tasks and support special projects as needed.

*Qualifications*:

* Attorney experience with at least *2 years in family law*
* *Must have strong attention to detail and a strong ability to work independently, respond appropriately to urgency, solve problems, and meet deadlines.*
* *Candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written and share ideas as well as possess strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.*
* *Good sense of humor is appreciated with a passion for what you do.*

Minimum Education:

* J.D and Licensed in CA (CA Bar Admission).

Compensation:

* Salary depends on experience and ability but is competitive for qualified applicants
* Benefits: Benefits include a company health plan, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO hours, etc.

_Note: Only qualified applicants will be considered._

*Job Type: Full-time*

* Work Location: In person

*Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year*

Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Application Question(s):
* In 250 words or less, why do you think you would be a good applicant for this role?
* Do you hold a valid California Bar card?

Experience:
* Family law: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person