Family Law Attorney

A small family law practice in downtown San Diego is expanding, due to an influx in work. "I am trying to maintain this boutique atmosphere where my clients get personalized attention. "Anytime you get above 30, people start feeling like a number, not someone you are actually trying to help,” the partner lamented. Robert Half Legal is helping grow the practice while maintaining quality representation the firm is known for.Responsibilities of Role: · Will be responsible for:o 15-25 family law cases. 20 is average. Taking cases from beginning to end.o Weekly court appearances.o Some law & motion, briefs.o All types of cases: DV, dissolutions, support, custody – no adoption.· Billables: 110 target. 130 billable hours/month = bonuses. Current associate averaged 130/month. “I want my employees to earn those bonuses.Details of Role:· Hours: Flexible, starting anytime between 7am-9am. Some people come in at 7am and leave by 2pm.· Work Plan: 3 days in office, 2 days from home. The main partner is in the office from 9am-3pm. That’s fine. “I want them to learn by osmosis.”Perks of Company:· Work-life balance: low volume, flexible hours, hybrid schedule. “Outside of work, you don’t have to worry about work on weekends. You are not expected to reply to clients on the weekends.”· Opportunity to shine! “You’re given the opportunity to manage your own cases.”· Lucrative bonus structure, paid out monthly (during trial, monthly bonuses can be $10K).Compensation:· Salary: $180,000 and $225,000, DOE· Bonus: multiple ways to bonus, due to billables, referrals, and firm performance (paid out monthly! o Healthcare: A silver level plan is available that the firm covers (employee only). Beyond that, is employee pays difference.o 401K: 3% SIMPLE IRA matcho PTO: unlimited (assuming billable hours are met) + 10 holidayso Other: CA bar fees, CLEs, SD Family Law Association Fee covered