Family Law Associate

A very exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a mid-level Family Law Associate to join a highly regarded, globally recognised family law practice based in Los Angeles. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value domestic and international family law matters, working alongside market-leading practitioners and multidisciplinary in-house experts.

Responsibilities:

• Handle both contentious and non-contentious family law matters for a diverse client base
• Manage divorce cases involving complex financial disputes, property division, and spousal support
• Draft, review, and negotiate marital agreements, including prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements
• Represent clients in child custody, visitation, and paternity matters
• Advise on child support, adoption, guardianship, and parental rights issues
• Navigate international family law matters, including cross-border custody disputes and asset division
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and other court documents
• Conduct legal research and remain current on family law legislation and case law
• Collaborate with colleagues across private client, tax, trust, corporate, and employment teams
• Contribute to business development through articles, thought leadership, events, and relationship building with intermediaries and peer firms

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3–6 years’ experience within a law firm family law practice
• California Bar membership in good standing
• Strong academic background and technical family law expertise
• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently, including deadlines and time recording
• Commercial, practical approach to client problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire confidence in clients and referrers
• Interest in contributing to team growth, mentoring junior lawyers, and broader firm initiatives

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $205,000–$280,000 (California)
• Exposure to high-profile, complex, and international family law matters
• Support from leading in-house experts across multiple practice areas
• Clear platform for professional progression within a top-tier family law team
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating working environment
• Opportunities for business development and profile-building

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

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